Title: Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Family-friendly vacation home in Holmes Beach with a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals ![Terrace/patio - Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105370000/105363700/105363662/02629134.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105370000/105363700/105363662/fb9dd6fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105370000/105363700/105363662/d44650bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105370000/105363700/105363662/e894aeff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105370000/105363700/105363662/41d25ac9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Octopus Cottage, step into a delightful beach house just 1.5 blocks from the Gulf of Mexico's sparkling waters and sugar sand beaches. Enjoy your private heated pool & spa, relax in the covered poolside lounge area with TV, or gather around the fire pit on Adirondack chairs. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - 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. ### Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Octopus Cottage by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals 209 69th St, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 What You'll Love About This Home: Location! 1.5 Blocks to the Beach! 4 Bedrooms / 4.5 Bathrooms 4 Kings Private Heated Pool & Spa Pool Loungers Covered Poolside Lounge Area with TV Adirondack Chairs around Fire Pit Covered Patio Verandah Dining for 6 Gas Grill Elevator (all floors) Ping Pong Table, Darts, Cornhole Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer Complimentary WIFI Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Beach Wagon Parking for 5 Cars Max Details: Octopus Cottage is a delightful beach house located 1.5 blocks from the sparkling clear waters and sugar sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. The inviting and spacious kitchen overlooks a dining room with seating for six and additional stools at the kitchen island. The living room is a comfortable space for the family to gather. Patio doors lead to a verandah with outdoor dining for six and a gas grill and wet bar. The elevator adds extra convenience for delivering guests, groceries, and luggage to the main living area. The four bedrooms all feature a king bed, with an ensuite bathroom and a TV. Each bedroom includes crisp linens and plush towels in the bathrooms from our professional linen service. Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a washer and dryer. The private pool and spa highlight the backyard. Relax in a pool lounger or at the swim up table in the pool. The covered poolside entertainment area features lounge furniture and a TV. Enjoy an evening around the firepit and a game of cornhole or ping pong. Octopus Cottage is easy walking distance to the free island trolley, which travels the entire length of the 7 miles of the island. Hop on and off at your leisure and explore shopping, dining and the beaches. The perfect location for your next beach vacation! Bedroom 1 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV - Floor 2 Bedroom 2 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV - Floor 2 Bedroom 3 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV - Floor 2 Bedroom 4 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV - Floor 2 Please note: This home is not pet friendly. The left-hand side garage is not for guest use. Amenities are subject to change. Driveway parking is available for a maximum of 4 cars. Garage Parking for 1 car. Parking for additional vehicles is not available 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. The minimum requirement for this home is no less than seven nights. The maximum occupancy is eight. VRC18-000139 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - 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 - 4.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Fenced yard - Firepit - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - 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 - Arcade/game room - Heated pool - Table tennis - 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 - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 2,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/123000000/122740000/122733600/122733506/7f5b2825.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3-Minute Walk to Beach | Heated Pool | Family & Pet Friendly | Holmes Beach Holmes 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 857113 ## 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%7C27.51435%2C-82.72183&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RGnIXkGHaX8z-daTdZ68tItKw4E=) Holmes Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Bradenton Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Palmetto Avenue Beach \- 12 min walk \- 1.1 km - Island Gallery West \- 16 min walk \- 1.3 km - Manatee Public Beach \- 3 min drive \- 2.1 km - Holmes Beach Beaches \- 6 min drive \- 1.8 km #### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬13 min walk - ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 min drive - ‪North Shore Cafe - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a pool? ### Is Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals? ### What time is check-out at Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals? ### Where is Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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