Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac on the west side of Anna Marie Island, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home is a vision of peaceful coastal living. This Holmes Beach vacation rental sits between the Gulf of Mexico and Palma Sola Bay, surrounded by beaches and ocean fun. Take the complimentary trolley to Anna Maria Island Beach, get a bird’s-eye view with Bradenton Beach Parasailing, or take the 3-person kayak out for a ride in the bay.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 king bed - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed - Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds
OUTDOOR LIVING - Private yard, balcony, deck, patio - Gas grill, dining area - Outdoor shower - Pool safety fence, life vests - Snorkeling gear - Telescope
INDOOR LIVING - Flat-screen TVs, DVD player - Dining table - En-suite bathroom
- 0.9-2 miles to Palmetto Ave Beach, Anna Maria Island Beach, Bean Point Beach - 5 miles to Bradenton Beach Parasailing, The Fish Hole Miniature Golf, Cortez Beach - 4 miles to Neal Preserve & Perico Preserve - 9 miles to Robinson Preserve - 3 miles to Bayshore Fishing Charters - 18 miles to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $250 fee (+ fees & taxes, prior to owner approval) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - The 3-story property requires stairs to access. All bedrooms are located on the 3rd floor - The pool is heated November-May - There is an optional pool heat fee of $50/night (+ fees & taxes, paid pre-trip, applied to entire stay)
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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 first aid kit
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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 5 min drive
The Ugly Grouper - 19 min walk
The Sandbar Restaurant - 3 min drive
The Waterfront Restaurant - 4 min drive
Ginny's & Jane E's - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Walk to Shore: Holmes Beach Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Walk to Shore: Holmes Beach Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub?
As of 19 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Walk to Shore: Holmes Beach Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub on 25 July 2026 start from AU$716, 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 Walk to Shore: Holmes Beach Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Walk to Shore: Holmes Beach Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Walk to Shore: Holmes Beach Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Walk to Shore: Holmes Beach Home w/ Pool & Hot Tub located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Players and Island Gallery West are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The location was within easy walking distance to beach. House was clean and very well stocked with all your needs especially compared to other rentals. Our only recommendation would be to include instructions on operating the spa.
Roddy W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly
25 July 2025
Absolutely the best experience/vacation !!!
We had the best time ever. Beautiful home which made It feel more like home to use while we were there.
Great location!!! Only a few houses down from beach access. Short golf cart ride to anywhere on the island. House was very clean and comfortable. The backyard needs some work and we couldn’t get the hot tub to heat.
Dear Kristine, This is Evolve! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. While we're delighted to learn that you enjoyed the location of our property, we're committed to delivering a consistently exceptional 5-star experience to all our guests. We apologize that your recent stay did not meet your expectations.
Your comments are incredibly valuable to us, and we have promptly forwarded your concerns to the property owner for review. We encourage guests to communicate any issues during their stay so that they can promptly address them and ensure a more enjoyable experience. The local contact is always available to assist with any concerns that may arise.
Rest assured, we take your feedback seriously and will thoroughly investigate each point you've raised to prevent similar experiences for future guests.
Thank you once again for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide you with an improved experience.
GREAT LOCATION! Plenty of room for two small family's.
We really enjoyed our week here. The location to the beach was absolutely perfect. There were 6 of us (two families of three) and there was plenty of room to stretch out and hve our space. The owner personally called me in the middle of the week to check in, make sure we had all that we needed. We would definitely stay again.
We enjoyed our stay! Great Location. Loved the privacy that we had. Short walk to Beach. Would recommend to anyone wanting a quite, clean home, but with the convince of being able to drive a short distance to shops, stores and restaurants. Homeowner responded quickly to any inquiries.
Lisa M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Nancy
7 July 2023
Comfortable home close to beach and trolley
Our stay at the home on Holmes beach was very nice. the weather was great and the home was comfortable. The pool and hot tub were wonderful. We spent every day at the beach and closed each day with a swim in the pool and hot tub. The Host Dave was very accommodating and responded to our questions very quickly. We will be back.
Nancy
Verified
6/10 Okay
slhamei h.
10 Apr 2024
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Lovely home, needs deep cleaning
This was a lovely home, it was being cleaned when we arrived. Our check in time was 4 pm we didn’t get in until almost 6. In their haste to clean they did a very poor job. Would stay again if cleaning was assured.
slhamei h.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr 2024
Hi Slhamei, we want our guests to arrive at a vacation home that is 100% ready for their stay, so we take the cleanliness of our property seriously. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:- We’re happy we could offer you an early check-in. We always make sure that the home is cleaned and sanitized between guest stays. We did a walk-through of the home before your arrival and we’re confident that the home met our high cleanliness standards before your early check-in.- We wish you had reached out to us during your stay. Our records show that we didn’t hear from you. If we had heard from you, we would've been more than happy to send our cleaning crew to resolve your concerns and make your stay more comfortable.- We have high standards of hospitality and prioritize every guest experience by doing all we can to accommodate guests. We're sorry that you felt our efforts were insufficient.- As you can see by our many great reviews, we are accustomed to providing five-star experiences, and look forward to this property hosting many happy travelers!
The house was very homey. It felt more like a family home than your usual rental. Filled with beach toys, umbrellas, chairs, towels, etc. The property has a huge deck off the main living room and an additional deck with some ocean views from the master. My only issue was that the hot tub was not hot or even filled up. They tell you that you must pay to heat the pool but not the hot tub too. It would be helpful if that was more clear. Otherwise, it was a place I'd love to come back to.
C C.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jason
3 Sept 2024
No issues clean and fully stocked
The home is as advertised. Everything was clean and the house was fully stocked with the essentials and even some alcohol was left by prior vacationers. We really enjoyed the pool/hottub with the lights at night and the grill for evening meals. The home did have bathtowels and beach towels but could have used a few more . Not a big issue because the house had a nice washer and dryer so we just washed the towels a little more often. As I am a little OCD with a home being clean I wish I would have had access to a vacuum to sweep up some of the sand that got in from my family. I had to use a broom, which again wasn't the end of the world because the floors were hardwood. Overall it was a wonderful relaxing experience, close to the Golf with all essentials and sand toys/chairs/umbrella/wagon. Thank you for everything!
Our 2 week stay on Anna Maria Island was fabulous!! Location of the house was perfect. Proximity to the beach was great. The rental listing doesn’t specify in detail all the items that are available for the beach, including a beach tent. Being able to pull inside the garage and unload as well as pack, the car was a bonus. It made a hot chore more bearable in the summer heat. Nice size kitchen with lots of extras. Living room with the big oversized wraparound sofa was perfect for the 3 of us, after a long day. The large covered porch was a bonus!! Like most summer days, we had pop-up thunderstorms, and were able to sit outside under the ceiling fans an enjoy the rain. I don’t believe the loveseat, oversized chair with ottoman and coffee table were visible in the photos of the porch. The master bed and queen bed were both exceptionally comfortable. The black out blinds allowed us to sleep in, which we all loved. The mature palms trees and other vegetation around the backyard made it very private and quiet for a late afternoon dip in the pool. The size of the house and the layout was just right for the 3 of us. Everyone had their own space. We were never on top of each other. Dave, the property contact was very attentive. We reached out about a couple of things and even got a few good restaurant recommendations. All in all a great vacation rental and we would go back in a heartbeat! Thank you for a wonderful 2 weeks and thank you allowing us to bring our two corgi’s.
We have been staying at Anna Maria Island for 15 years. This is always during holiday weeks, after Christmas or spring break. This was by far the worst experience that I have had in these 15 years. I do not usually write reviews. I’ve had only 1 or 2 mediocre stays on the island during the 15 years. We stayed after Christmas and it was colder than normal barely 60 degrees during the day. We’ve dealt with cooler weather in Florida in the past and it really is not a big deal. Generally we plan ahead and will rent a place that advertises a hot tub and a heated pool. The place was fine. Location was nice. This was a management company that I was not familiar with. The management company was Evolve. They listed two phone numbers for their local guest contact, the first one was their housekeeper/secretary and the other was the maintenance/owner. Come to find out owner was at the place a month before we came and left the day that we got there. There was no binder with instructions, had to hunt for a comforter for the master bedroom. The place wasn’t dirty, but wasn’t necessarily clean. There was a lot of dust in corners, ceiling fans. The fridge had an odor and there was a sewing needle in the rug that I stepped on. The pool was not warm and we had to contact the owner who seemed nonchalant about it and the hot tub even after the pool guys came out, never got really hot. Owner was condescending on why I would want a heated pool if there was a beach to enjoy.
Tony C.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Scott Skolnekovich
28 Nov 2022
Thanksgiving 2022
Great house and awesome location. After a day at the beach, we felt at home and comfortable. Would not change a thing.
Scott Skolnekovich
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tarah
9 Sept 2022
Comfortable home in a great location
This home was very comfortable and the pool was such a lovely break from the hot sun every afternoon! We especially loved how close we were to the beach and that the free trolley stopped right outside! The beach and pool supplies were great to have as well!
Great house for families. Pool area has plenty of afternoon shade after a long day on the beach. Amenities and pictures are accurate and owners were very nice and helpful.
We love this house! The location was perfect, the pool was wonderful, and the hosts were amazing. We had a couple of small hiccups the first day which they resolved immediately. Communication was prompt all week. Couldn’t have asked for a better overall week. It was perfect!
House was close walk to beach and had everything we needed.
Terry K.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
MARGIE M.
1 May 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
For 6 grand a week, expected better
This house needs a lot of updating and was not worth $6000 a week, maybe $3000. There was no instructions on how to operate the pool and spa so we wasted several hours trying to figure that out but never mastered it. Sand was everywhere in the garage and on all beach chairs. Beach chairs were plastic Adirondack and very bulky to try to take to the beach. Knob missing on kitchen cabinet and thermo-foil coming off front cabinet door and outdoor fans didn’t work. Ceiling fans were filthy. The upstairs decking is buckling due to lack of screws in boards and didn’t feel safe walking or sitting out there. Seemed like a safety hazard. Both entrance gates in backyard are not locked so anyone could walk in from the outside and gain access to the pool and the house. Owner came over and put a string and tied a knot on the outside latch, which anyone could have untied and walked right in. Garage door opener didn’t work and microwave exhaust flapper vent constantly makes noise when the wind blew. Overall this house needs a lot of work for the price.
MARGIE M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2022
Hi Margie, these homeowners work hard to provide a five-star experience for all guests, so they were disappointed by your feedback. They would like to share the following:
- The pool remote was recommended by a local company as it is simple to use; guests just need to press the ON button for the spa or pool. We would have been happy to help had you let us know you were having trouble with it.
- We ask renters not to park golf carts in the garage, as it can bring in sand if the golf cart was driven to the beach.
- We have tested different beach chairs and found the plastic Adirondacks to be the best as they are lightweight, comfortable, and do not rust or break easily. We provide a large wagon as well, which makes it easy to bring them to the beach.
- We apologize for any issues with the fans. We are installing six new fans in early June.
- The pool gates are inspected by the city every two years, so we can assure you that they meet all regulations.
- We are not aware of any uneven deck boards; we will inspect the deck and ensure nothing needs to be repaired.
- The garage door opener was working before your arrival, but again, we would have been happy to help with that had we known.
We are confident that future guests will continue to enjoy perfect stays here, and we encourage them to reach out should they need anything!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
melanie
24 Feb 2022
Best place ever
4th time to Anna Maria and this is best place yet. Not a “beach house” but a “Florida home.” Great size for family and friends to visit. Steps to the beach and near all our favorite restaurants and shops. This place should never be empty. Would love to return to this place every year!
The home was beautiful and clean. We were grateful for the pool and hot tub since we had 1 1/2 days of red tide and going to the beach was unbearable. Over all could not have asked for a more perfect vacation rental at a beautiful home and location close to everything.