Title: Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop! - 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 # Life\`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop! Vacation home in Holmes Beach with a water park and a hot tub ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99470000/99465500/99465465/4d9735ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99470000/99465500/99465465/916abb30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99470000/99465500/99465465/3475ea09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99470000/99465500/99465465/1f7f5d33.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99470000/99465500/99465465/5375297e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Life's a Beach offers a laid-back retreat with shared access to a heated saltwater pool, spa, and gas grill. Unwind in the spacious living area or stroll down to the beach just steps away. With shops and restaurants nearby and easy trolley access, this cozy getaway is perfect for relaxation. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Hot tub - Pool ## 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. ### Life\`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop! Steps from beach access! Welcome to \`Life\`s a Beach\` at the Gulf Drive Inn - a spacious 1 bedroom/1 bathroom suite with a trundle, full kitchen and living area. This duplex style bungalow has resort-like amenities with a shared backyard space including a heated saltwater pool, spa and gas grill. Whether you\`re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or simply in need of an extended beachside stay, The Gulf Drive Inn has it all! The space đź“Ť 3014 Gulf Drive Unit A - \`Life\`s a Beach\` at the Gulf Drive Inn. This duplex style resort property with a private entrance comes with one parking space with easy access to everything. ✦ Located minutes from the beach and across the street from the Grassy Point Preserve, an ecological park with a nature trail and boardwalk perfect for morning walks. ✦ The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need – Featuring stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, full-size fridge/freezer with ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, oven, and all the essential cookware and utensils. ✦ Resort-Style Amenities - Guests have access to a heated, shared pool, complete with a poolside grill and comfortable patio furniture – a great way to cool off or gather for a laid-back meal. ✦ Close to the free trolley stop which is only one block away running north and south on AMI, shops and restaurants \`Life\`s a Beach\` is one of four resort suites at The Gulf Drive Inn. Please inquire to reserve more than one suite for larger parties! Entry codes will be provided the day of arrival once property is ready. Rental agreement to be signed before check in. For your convenience, the home includes a beach wagon with beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and all bath towels, beach towels, and linens—everything ready for a relaxing stay! Please note a starter set of toiletries and supplies are left for your arrival. The complimentary starter set includes: Two rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, small hand soap, one paper towel roll, two garbage bags, small dish soap and two pods for the dishwasher. With a Publix grocery store located nearby for anything else desired. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Garden - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Golf - Heated pool - Kayak - Tennis - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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 ### General - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112450000/112441500/112441460/728f9d50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Island Delight: Pool Spa Dog Friendly by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Holmes Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=112441460&PinnedHotelID=112441460&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96970000/96961700/96961665/e6e70c53.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pirate\`s Den Bungalow steps from Beach Access! 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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 414606 ## 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%7C27.49021%2C-82.70722&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QzyvrO0vmvVrmB7wtzlhG0Nnv8E=) Holmes Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Manatee Public Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km - Anna Maria Sound - 1 min drive - 0.4 km - Cortez Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km - Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.1 km - Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km #### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive - ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬15 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk - ‪Skinny's Place - ‬13 min walk - ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop! located? > Located in Ilexhurst, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? 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