One block from the bay — and the bay here means a kayak launch, playground, and basketball court within easy reach of the front door. A Getaway Retreat B is the east side of the duplex — the same two-level layout and outdoor setup as Side A, with its own private sundeck, downstairs firepit and grill area, and two-car garage underneath the building.
The private sundeck is the morning spot — the right orientation for sunrise coffee before the beach day begins. The downstairs sitting area has the gas grill and firepit for the evenings. The two-car garage is underneath the building — covered parking for both vehicles, which is a genuine rarity in Holmes Beach.
Two bedrooms sleep six. The master has a king bed. The second bedroom has two twin beds. The living room queen sleeper sofa handles the remaining guests. Two full bathrooms. An in-unit washer and dryer handles the week's beach clothes. The kitchen has new appliances throughout. High-speed WiFi included.
The storage area on the ground floor has a beach cart with chairs and full beach gear — grab everything and head to the beach. The tropical yard has comfortable seating for the afternoons.
The beach is a walk from the property — the bay is one block, the Gulf beach is further. Worth knowing if beach swimming is the priority. The free AMI trolley stop is within walking distance for getting around without a car.
Pet-friendly with a $150 non-refundable fee. Parking for two vehicles in the garage.
A Getaway Retreat B requires a one-week minimum stay.
*Final payments are due 60 days prior to arrival payable by personal check or Echeck (which will incur a $1.00 processing fee) we do take credit cards for final payment with a 3% fee on the balance due
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About the area
Bradenton Beach
Located in Bradenton Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as ecotours and horse riding in the area.
Historic Bridge Street Pier - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Cortez Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 3 min drive
Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - 3 min drive
Circle K - 3 min drive
Star Fish Company - 5 min drive
Wicked Cantina - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Getaway Retreat B · Firepit · 1 Block to Bay pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Getaway Retreat B · Firepit · 1 Block to Bay?
As of 24 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Getaway Retreat B · Firepit · 1 Block to Bay on 25 July 2026 start from AU$205, 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 Getaway Retreat B · Firepit · 1 Block to Bay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Getaway Retreat B · Firepit · 1 Block to Bay?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Getaway Retreat B · Firepit · 1 Block to Bay?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Getaway Retreat B · Firepit · 1 Block to Bay located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach. Aluna Wellness Center & Spa and Bradenton Beach Marina are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The only down was trying to figure out which door to enter once at the property, that wasn’t clear… and when other guests came to stay at the other duplex they took over the carport area and were quite loud but thankfully tapered off before too late.
Deirdre M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2025
We're so pleased you had a wonderful stay and we can't wait to welcome you back! Thank you!
The property was perfect, quiet the inside of the house was beautiful and cozy everything you needed in the kitchen, was there. Also, my granddaughter left her cardigan, and they texted me to let me, it was mailed out to me the same day texted. Perfect vacation spot!!!
Donna D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
It's wonderful to know you had a great time! We appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Shelby J.
18 May 2022
Perfect location!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Cute little spot for a small group of friends with an awesome location in proximity to the beach and city centers.
We booked 3 weeks before the trip. Hurricane came through just days before our trip and we decided to continue once we got word from hosts that it was ok to come. Home was in a great location with a quick walk to the beach. Will be back!
Jessica H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
So happy you were still able to come and the storm didn't get us too bad! We appreciate your business and the great review!
Nice, small rental. We loved you could walk to beach, restaurants and grocery store and shops. The deck is on the back of unit facing neighborhood backyards you maybe able to catch a glimpse of the sunrise on the bay. Nice grill and gas fire pit shared with other rental unit. It was great they had beach towels, wagon and chairs to use when walking to beach.
We had a great time at this location! The property was clean and as expected. One thing for those arriving is to bring additional TP, paper towel, laundry soap, and kleenex. Also, if you plan to cook, you will need your own spices. That is not a slam at all, the property was great and we would rent again at this same location. It was nice to be close to the beach (2 blocks) and have a wagon to use.
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2024
We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we hope to welcome you back soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Janis D.
8 Feb 2023
January Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location on AMI in a quiet neighborhood. Easy walk to the beach or close drive to get on and off AMI. We stayed 2 weeks and having a good mattress is a big plus for us. Unit was clean and decently stocked. Island Vacations is helpful and easy to deal with for your vacation stay.
Janis D.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian G.
24 May 2025
Great Surprise!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
When we booked this place we were looking for the cheapest place. We were pleasantly surprised that we got a full 2 bedroom place for the cost. The place was well kept and close to the beach. Everything wasteland and no overwhelming smells. There were bees by the front door and they came over to see what they could do within the hour. The amount of beach equipment was also great and for all ages. Would recommend this place and it's caretakers to anyone.
Brian G.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2025
We're so pleased you had a wonderful stay! Thank you for your feedback, and we can't wait to welcome you back.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer W.
14 June 2024
Family Holiday Getaway Weekend
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The property was accurately described. It looks exactly like the pictures show, the home was clean, and had everything we needed. The best feature of this property for our family was the location. It was a quick walk to the beach and to a convenience store, and a short drive to Publix.The owners provided excellent customer service and were quick to respond to any questions we had. We would love to stay here again next Memorial Day weekend, and would definitely recommend this property to a friend or relative. We had a great time!
Jennifer W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2024
Thank you for your lovely review! We're pleased to know you had an enjoyable stay and hope to see you back here soon.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peter B.
8 Apr 2024
Quiet area, convenient to beach!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a great week. Loved having two bedrooms and bathrooms. The property was very well maintained and clean. Location was one block from intercostal and couple blocks from the Gulf in a quieter area, which we enjoyed. Beach gear and towels to use were appreciated. Kitchen stocked minimally, but we had what we needed. A pizza pan and pot holder would have been good. Bed and bath linens nice quality. Would stay here again when in the area. Thank you!
Peter B.
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2024
We're overjoyed to hear that you found your stay enjoyable and comfortable. Hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Mike M.
2 Apr 2024
My stay at getaway retreat unit B
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The dish washer did not clean very well. I reported the dish washer having mold issues. A repairman came the following day, he found the heating element was burned out. The washer dryer took on average 4 hours and 15 min. and to wash King size sheets, it would take 2 separate loads, not counting extra drying time. Over all I would not recommend this unit.
Mike M.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2024
Thank you for bringing your experience to our attention. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you encountered with our dishwasher. We have taken note of your feedback and are actively working to address these issues to ensure a better experience for all our customers.
We appreciate your honesty and regret that your experience did not meet your expectations. If there's anything else we can do to assist you or if you have further feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out to us directly.
My stay here was short and sweet. The management texted me with information, but was never intrusive or disruptive. Check-in was very easy and hassle free. I wasn't aware that this was a duplex rental so that was a bit of a surprise. There's sufficient parking for both rentals without being cramped.
The house itself could use some updating decor-wise. The closet doors were a little rusted so only one side opened. That was the only issue we encountered with the house. There was rain during our stay so we tried to clean as we went. The house is stocked with cleaning supplies (the vacuum being my favorite since we took our dog).
The entire living area is on the 2nd floor so keep that in mind if you aren't able to go up stairs.
Dayanara R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2024
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Joanna A.
18 May 2022
Good place!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Nice small house that was able to fit our family of 4 plus grandparents. My husband complained a lot about the bed, I was fine with it. Kitchen could have some more drink glasses (for example, there was only one glass wine glass and one plastic wine glass), and more serving plates and pans.We found some dusty areas in the bathroom and bedroom, so they could improve the cleaning.The outside area has a nice table for lunch/dinner right by the grill and the outside shower was nice too. They had a very good beach wagon and decent beach chairs. I’m not sure about umbrellas since we always bring out canopy.Overall it was a nice place for a 4 days gateway!
Joanna A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lorie S.
12 Mar 2023
Florida getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Amazing.
Lorie S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Grant S.
4 July 2022
Anna Maria Island
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent vacation company to deal with. Wanted to stay one more day and request was dealt with efficiently and promptly
Grant S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer W.
8 June 2022
A relaxing place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Our two families, total of 6, were all able to relax for a few days, enjoying this great location so close to the water. The upstairs condo had parking for two vehicles, and one flight up for entry. The balcony was welcome outdoor space for morning coffee. We didn’t get to enjoy either the grill or the fire pit. There were lots of nearby restaurants that tempted us. The unit was clean, more than ample linens provided, including beach towels. The beds were comfortable. Thank you for a relaxing weekend.
Rating Details:
The property manager was somewhat unhelpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Perception was this was a single unit not two- pictures and copy deceivingUpon arrival:not cleanedno waterno instructions for TV/Cable, Wash/Dryer, garbage take awayGood location(parks and beach nearby), nicely decorated.Prop management worked to fix issues
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan G.
18 May 2022
Great Rental
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a lovely stay. Getaway Retreat B is immaculate, nicely furnished, and well-stocked. The unit is spacious and light-filled. We highly recommend it and hope to return at a future date.
Susan G.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
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