Title: Ideal Family Getaway: Private Pool 2 Mins from the Beach - Lay'By, Too - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ideal Family Getaway: Private Pool 2 Mins from the Beach - Lay'By, Too Vacation home with private pool, near Bean Point Beach ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61640000/61637200/61637143/e24dbe2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61640000/61637200/61637143/6cc426d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61640000/61637200/61637143/e156ac02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61640000/61637200/61637143/901eb078.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61640000/61637200/61637143/aac72a01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Holmes Beach, Lay'By, Too is a vibrant ground-level home featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms just a short walk from Anna Maria Island's beaches. Enjoy the private pool for refreshing swims and outdoor dining area perfect for memorable cookouts. The backyard oasis also features an outdoor grill while the interior boasts colorful furnishings and stainless steel appliances. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81330 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Pool - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ideal Family Getaway: Private Pool 2 Mins from the Beach - Lay'By, Too Lay'By, Too by AMI Locals Home in Holmes Beach, Florida VRC16-000175 Welcome to Lay'By, Too! This vibrant ground-level vacation home features four bedrooms and three bathrooms just a short 2-minute walk from the stunning beaches of Anna Maria Island. Enjoy easy access to nearby attractions like the shops and restaurants of Pine Avenue, plus a free trolley stop just up the street for exploring the island. Highlights • 2-minute walk to the beach • 4-minute walk to Anna Maria Island Trolley stop • Private pool • Ourdoor dining and Grill • Dog friendly with approval and additional fee The backyard boasts a private pool perfect for refreshing swims and lounging in the sun, along with an outdoor BBQ area for memorable cookouts. Inside, you'll find a bright open living room with colorful furnishings and a galley-style kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and an island for additional seating. The chic primary bedroom includes a flat-screen TV and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower, while the other guest bedrooms provide diverse sleeping arrangements, including a fourth bedroom with an ensuite bathroom featuring a shower and tub combination. Room Details \-Primary Bedroom: King bed and ensuite bathroom with a step-in shower \-Second Bedroom: Queen \-Third Bedroom: King \-Fourth Bedroom: Two Twin beds and ensuite bathroom with a shower and tub combination Don’t miss out on the perfect island getaway! Book your stay at Lay'By, Too today and create unforgettable memories! \- With host approval before check-in, this property accepts dogs only (No cats or other animals are allowed). An additional pet fee will apply. See our AMI Locals Rental Policies for full details. This home is managed by AMI Locals, an Anna Maria Island property management company. We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age. Please see our AMI Locals Rental Policies for full details. Please Remember: "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." \*Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Heated pool - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,330 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44310000/44303000/44302962/2fb60895.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fun family vacation home, just one block to the AMI beach. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Lay By Too Cute Island Home from AMI Locals Lay'By Too Cute Island Home from AMI Locals Lay'by, Too - Cute Island Home From AMI Locals Holmes Beach 231 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.51957%2C-82.72761&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mebkbxIBNc3oH_1eT7GBxMImWtM=) Holmes Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Anna Maria City Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - Bean Point Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Anna Maria Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km - Manatee Public Beach - 5 min drive - 3.5 km #### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬14 min walk - ‪North Shore Cafe - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ideal Family Getaway: Private Pool 2 Mins from the Beach - Lay'By, Too pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Ideal Family Getaway: Private Pool 2 Mins from the Beach - Lay'By, Too? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Ideal Family Getaway: Private Pool 2 Mins from the Beach - Lay'By, Too? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Ideal Family Getaway: Private Pool 2 Mins from the Beach - Lay'By, Too located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Palmetto Avenue Beach and Bradenton Beach. Island Players and Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? 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