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Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

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Pool
Exterior
Stunning coastal kitchen
Living area
High vaulted ceilings and large sliders give the living room a lite, bright, airy feel

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full bath with stand up shower

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath with stand up shower

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom with shower/tub combination

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Power room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

🌊 Emerald Bay Beach House
📍 306A Clark Street, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
📌 VRC17-000006 | 3 Bedrooms Plus Bonus Bunk Room | 3.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6 | Heated Pool & Spa
Welcome to Emerald Bay Beach House, your ultimate escape on Anna Maria Island! Our dreamy
amenities ensure that guests enjoy a perfect stay in our 3-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home with a BONUS
bunk room. The private backyard is a lush, tropical paradise, completely fenced and meticulously
landscaped. Relax in luxury with a private heated pool, complete with a relaxing spa, sun shelf and swim
up table. Your ultimate getaway is perfectly poised just two blocks to the sugar sand beaches of the
Gulf with just a short 4 minute walk to Holmes Beach. We provide everything you need for a day by the
sea, including beach chairs, umbrella, wagon, towels and toys. Enjoy our game area featuring Foosball
and a Basketball Arcade - plus tons of games, pool toys, TV and Wi-Fi. We are dog friendly so bring your
entire family and fido too! Your perfect island getaway awaits at Emerald Bay Beach House!
📝​​​​​​​While most of our properties rent only from Saturday to Saturday, exceptions can be made. Please reach out to us prior to booking if you would like to arrive or depart on alternate dates, or stay for fewer than 7 nights. We would love to host you!
🛏 Sleeping Arrangements
Primary Suite: King bed + ensuite bath
Bedroom 2: King bed + ensuite bath
Bedroom 3: King bed + full bath just outside the door
Bonus Room: two sets of twin bunk beds with en suite 1/2 bath
Total: 3 king bedrooms, plus bonus bunk room and 3.5 bathrooms
🛁 Bathrooms
Ensuite Baths: Two spacious bathrooms attached to king bedrooms
Guest Bath: Full bath beside Bedroom 3
Powder Room: Convenient half bath
🌟 Features & Amenities
Private Heated Pool & Spa with sun loungers & outdoor dining
Beach Gear: 4 beach chairs, umbrella, wagon & towels for easy days by the ocean
Fully Equipped Kitchen: Stainless appliances, cookware, & all essentials for home dining
Living Room: Flat-screen TV, cable, & Wi-Fi
Laundry: Washer & dryer
Parking: Space for 2 cars
Comfort: Central A/C & ceiling fans
☀️ Outdoor Living
Spend sunny afternoons lounging poolside or soaking in the spa. Fire up the grill for al fresco dining on the patio, or stroll down to the beach for sunset views over the Gulf.
🚲 Explore the Island
Located in Holmes Beach, you'll be close to local shops, restaurants, fishing charters, water sports, and bike rentals. Hop on the free island trolley and explore all that Anna Maria Island has to offer.
📅 Booking & Cancellation
No cancellation fees!
Cancel 60+ days before arrival → Full refund
Cancel within 60 days → No refund
Extended stays & bookings $20,000+ → Full payment 90 days prior, non-refundable
$500 deposit due at booking; balance due 60 days prior
For reservations 21+ nights or $20,000+ → 10% deposit due at time of booking.
Third party travel insurance cost is due at time of purchase
Third-party travel insurance through Beach Retreats is non-refundable
No changes permitted within 60 days of arrival or during stay
We highly recommend cancelation insurance
🚗 This home can accommodate 3 vehicles
✨ Whether you're looking for lazy beach days, poolside relaxation, or island adventures, Emerald Bay Beach House is the perfect Anna Maria Island escape.
​​​​​​​Traveling with a larger group? Book the other side of this home, Turtle's Bay! 910292

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Island Gallery West - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island on 23 May 2026 start from AU$921, 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 Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island located?

This family-friendly Holmes Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Players and Island Gallery West are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayme S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive hosts, location to the beach was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot! House was perfect for us! Very clean and comfy! Outdoor area great too! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany A.

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

Great location to the beach!

Great location to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Enjoyed

Nice stay
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hillary o.

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

Great beach location

Overall very good location ! Very short walk to beautiful beach. House was kept very well.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen H.

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

Spring break

Good location, close to the beach and central to all shopping.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne C.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We had a wonderful 10 days at this beautiful duplex! It was very private, spacious, tropical oasis pool area. Only 5 min direct walk to beautiful, white sandy beach and lovely evening sunsets! We will definitely be back to stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Loved it

We had a great stay at Emerald Bay. It was an easy walk to the beach and the pool was so relaxing. The house was clean and so nicely decorated. It was just as it looked in the pictures. The couch with recliners was so comfy as were the beds. Loved having so many bathrooms and bedrooms. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Great beach house!

This is a wonderful house! So clean, updated, and accessible. A quick walk to the beach, and we loved the layout of the house as well. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. The owners were very accessible and quick to respond when we had questions. We would definitely stay at this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin g.

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

AMI vaca

Beautiful property and great location. A few glitches , but host was quick to respond and correct.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Perfect beach house!

This house was exactly what we were looking for! Perfect space for 4 adults and 2 kids. Very modern updates, great layout and gorgeous outdoor space. We walked to beach every evening for the spectacular sunsets after the kids played in the pool all day. We used the outdoor shower a lot more than anticipated so it was a nice feature to rinse off the salt and sand. Quiet neighborhood just minutes drive to shopping and restaurants. Will definitely try to come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Everything is close

Recommend golf cart. Best way to get around. 25 mph is top end limit. Fantastic place at a fantastic location. The place was nicer than even I imagined after reading the description. Get up early drive your cart to pier for sunrise and pass by donut shop on Pine on way home. Made fresh. Rented a boat for week too. Great decision. My new go to vacation. Anna Marie.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

SARAH F.

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

Check in/check out

The property was beautiful, clean, perfect size and it easy to get to places. One suggestion is maybe a slightly later check out (11am) and maybe a slightly earlier check-in (3pm). By the time we woke up, got kids fed and ready, packed/cleaned up the entire place, we felt a little rushed. A 10 AM checkout may be a little too early. Otherwise, great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Our Second Time At This Property

This was our second stay at this property. We were repeat renters for a reason! House was the perfect size for our spring break getaway. House is well kept and tidy. The garage housed two beach cruiser bikes, along with several beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys (not needed), and wagon. It's an easy, 5-minute walk to the beach. We did not find the need to rent a golf cart but did rent additional bikes for our crew. We had a few windy beach days, so we very much appreciated the fantastic pool and spa in our backyard. We enjoyed a few walks and bike rides to Pine Street for exercise, as well as to pick up donuts (Donut Experiment) and key lime coconut cake (Hometown Desserts). Overall, another great week on Anna Maria Island in your Emerald Bay property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best thing about the property is the comfort of the beds. Plenty of sleeping space and a lot of bathrooms. I would’ve preferred a much nicer detachable showerhead for shampooing and shaving but the soaps and shampoo were very nice. Since the washcloths were not set out, I wasn’t even aware that there were washcloths until my daughter looked under the sink. There were plenty of beach supplies and night lights for the pool and an outdoor shower. It would be nice if they were to add steppingstones over top of the gravel to get from the gate to the outdoor shower in bare feet. They have good trash pick up Service and cable tv. I had an overcharge from booking through a third-party website and it was corrected very quickly. Our pets were permitted and we used the grass across the street for potty breaks. Just be sure to clean up after your pups! Also, this home is approximately three blocks from the beach, and this area of the water was never very crowded. I ended up sleeping on the third floor since I have a bad knee, but I could’ve slept on the second floor if I wanted to. I did Report to the property manager that the pool man added chlorine and not much else. We only swam a few times because we asked that he scrub the algae from the pool walls and pool seating areas and sun deck and skim the dirt out because we didn’t have a skimmer, Those never got done. We really wanted to pool to be our main hang-out, but unfortunately that wasn’t the case. Pools are most important!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Location

This home is in an awesome location for beach and has a lot of room for large family. Home needs a lot of TLC. Bar lights couldn’t be used flickered, ripped skirt in one bedroom, bathroom toilet holder broke, missing toilet paper, dish sponge, dish washer and laundry soap. Also pool area was not checked we found wet towels old empty cans.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Alma V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Okay

The place needs major upgrades and need things repaired. Cleanliness I was shock was not too good.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location

Short walk to a beautiful beach entrance and beach area that was never too crowded. The house was adorable and we loved having the pool for during the day and would walk to the beach for sunsets. We had an issue with our code at check-in, and the property management company assisted with the issue immediately. Overall very good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javier L.

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

Great place and location

Had a great time with family. Blocks from the beach and very comfortable home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy W.

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

Great house. Would stay again.

This is a high 4-star review. Most places that I rate 4 stars I would not return to. With Emerald Bay the issues are easy to compensate for once you know them. I would def go back! The place is exactly as advertised. Very short walk to the beach. Pictures are accurate. Pool and spa are nice. Great natural light. Beautiful kitchen. It's kind of a split level so there aren't as many stairs as it seems. And no crazy rules like don't set the AC below 78 like I've seen at some beach places. We had great service in terms of responsiveness to questions. They even brought us a new blender, same day, when we couldn't find the pitcher to the old one. I really appreciated that for keeping up with my green smoothie habit. We did not use the bikes but it was great to have them. We felt very safe in the area. It was great for our family and our dog. Good walking area but some sidewalks flood out when it rains. The beach chairs provided are in ok shape. The backpack straps don't work on all of them and some are pretty worn. I suggest that as soon as you get there, take them to the pool deck, rinse them in the shower, and let them sit in the sun. They can get a little musty. Cleaning was pretty good. It's really helpful to know how a place is appointed. The rental company provides a good amount of info but cannot tell you everything especially since they are not there when the place is cleaned and changed over Here are my thoughts (of course your experience might differ). 1) We were not provided any laundry detergent. Fortunately I had brought a few Tide tabs with us but it would have been helpful to have more given that there aren't a lot of extra bath and kitchen towels. 2)not a lot of extra bath towels but PLENTY of beach/pool towels. Only ONE kitchen towel. More would have been helpful. And some old musty sponges were left . 3) a few dishwasher tabs were provided. 4) decent cooking supplies but not many baking supplies if you plan to make a cake or something. 5)we needed to buy trash bags and extra paper towels. If you like liquid hand soap rather than hotel-size bars, buy that. 6)also would be helpful: kitchen cleaning spray, broom and dustpan or stick vacuum for sand The documentation of the pet fee (as to whether or not it was charged) on billing documents could have been more clear. I'm giving the benefit of the doubt and have been told the problem was fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

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

Great home and location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at AMI. The house was perfect for our group of 7. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Great value, great location

The den, with the twin bunk beds was crucial for our stay. Proved to be quite handy. 3 of our adult kids didn’t seem to mind at all. Pool was well maintained. Short walk to the beach. The extra towels and well stocked kitchen were pluses. One of our smoke alarms went off and after notifying management, maintenance came by and replaced all batteries. Great family week. Look forward to visiting again. James
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice Rental

Fantastic location, 2 blocks from the beach and within walking distance to restaurants, ice cream, etc. Really nice pool and hot tub. Property manager was really responsive and easy to communicate with her. Wagons to pull all the beach gear and a stash of beach toys were provided. Also had 2 beach cruiser bikes that we enjoyed riding. We rated 4 stars instead of 5 for following reasons: Although the mattresses were fine, the bedding was really uncomfortable and needs an upgrade. Sheets were pilling and fitted sheet was too deep for the mattress, so every time you moved the fitted sheet pulled off the mattress. We had to fix it several times through the night. This is an 8 person rental, but there are only 6 beach chairs and beach towels. Luckily we brought a couple beach towels. Pool was really nice, but deck didn’t have much space. This didn’t impact our review, but kitchen could use Tupperware. Well stocked otherwise, even had a slow cooker. We really enjoyed our stay and this is a very nice rental. Upgrading the bedding and getting a few more beach chairs and towels would be helpful. We love AMI and this is a fantastic area to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

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

Great beach house!

The house was great. Loved the decor, the layout and the pool/hot tub was fantastic. The location was good, too, with an easy walk to the beach- maybe 1.5 to 2 blocks???- and not too far from the restaurants and shops on Pine- maybe a 5 minute drive??? I read reviews about the beds being “loud” and didn’t find that to be the case. We did find that the top floor bedroom was bright, even though it had blinds, so if you’re sensitive to that be sure to bring a sleep mask. It didn’t bother my husband, but I wore a mask and was fine. Really nice how all the bedrooms/bathrooms have their own space. The house could use an ice cream scooper- but that’s about it. I’d highly recommend it - super clean and management was great about any questions we had. Terrific stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Perfect rental!

My husband and I rented this property for an anniversary trip and brought along our 7 month old. We were so pleased! It’s our third time on the island but first stay at this property. From cleanliness to decor to pool area to location from the beach it was perfect! It was spotless inside and out, had everything we needed and then some, adorable inside and out, wonderful spa and pool with easy controls. It was a short stroll to beach access and it wasn’t a super busy stretch of beach either. We’ll definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Beach Retreats

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As a small boutique rental agency we pride ourselves on selecting only a handful of the newest, most pristine vacation rentals. We have chosen homes to suit all group sizes and specifications without compromising the highest standards we hold ourselves to. Being this discerning has earned us the trust of many vacationers who have come back year after year.

We are also one of the few agencies with a focus on homes from Anna Maria Island. We know that while many people are happy to return to the same vacation spot year after year, others like to try out new places. We hope our personalized service and spectacular homes will allow you to truly experience the islands as they were meant to be!

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