Title: Turtle Watch: *Gulf front *Heated Pool *Spectacular Views - 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 # Turtle Watch: \*Gulf front \*Heated Pool \*Spectacular Views Beachfront, with water park ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88520000/88511900/88511841/w2047h1364x1y1-627af4f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88520000/88511900/88511841/w2047h1532x1y1-973d46f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88520000/88511900/88511841/w2048h1364x0y1-a1ba78a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88520000/88511900/88511841/w2047h1364x1y1-14b88cc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88520000/88511900/88511841/bcf2c568.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Golfing on site, a water park, and a playground are just a few of the amenities provided at Turtle Watch: \*Gulf front \*Heated Pool \*Spectacular Views. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## 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. ### Turtle Watch: \*Gulf front \*Heated Pool \*Spectacular Views If your goal is to experience the best beach views that Anna Maria Island has to offer then look no further! This amazing 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom elevated home sits directly on the edge of the sands and overlooks the pristine Gulf beaches from every bedroom—not to mention the Gulf-facing private heated pool! Sit back and relax as you get to watch the sunset from the privacy of your own living room or step out to the open-air balcony. The Master suite offers a sweeping view of the Gulf waters from its large windows designed to offer the best sights of the world-renowned beaches. The second and third bedrooms also both offer fabulous Gulf views that just can’t be beaten! Hidden away off a quiet residential street on Holmes Beach, you are still just a short walk or bike ride away from the island’s only fully stocked grocery store, delicious local restaurants, and island boutiques. Come and get away from it all at the beautiful Turtle Watch! Direct Gulf front elevated private home with private access to the beach Private heated pool facing the Gulf Gulf views from every bedroom Close to local shops and restaurants Master suite has incredible beach views Open air balcony from the living room On our Professional Linen Program SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS (Sleeps 6): Primary Bedroom: King Second Bedroom: Queen Third Bedroom: Two Twins BATHROOMS: Primary En-suite: Shower Tub Combo Second Bathroom (Upstairs): Shower Tub Combo Third Bathroom (Main Living Level): Shower BEACH ACCESS: There is direct access to beach through gate in pool area. PETS: Dogs are allowed with prior approval. Must be a non-aggressive breed and well-trained. 2 dogs max. A $150 non-refundable pet fee applies per pet. PARKING: 2 cars maximum are able to park at this home. We ask our guests to please plan accordingly and coordinate with your group. There is no overnight parking available for additional vehicles. Parking Spaces: Driveway underneath building and far east side of driveway. Please park where signs indicate. Leave driveway clear at all times. \*\*\*OVERCROWDING CONSEQUENCES\*\*\* Maximum occupancy of rental homes on Anna Maria Island are set by the Cities and are strictly enforced. An occupant is any person staying overnight, regardless of the number of nights. Due to recent issues of overcrowding in the area, if maximum occupancy is exceeded during your stay, a $1000 (one thousand dollar) overcrowding fee will be charged to the payment method on file and your party will be immediately evicted. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation to keep Anna Maria Island enjoyable for everyone. "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. VRC23-000083 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### 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 - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - In a village - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Heated pool - Optional golf privileges - Tennis - Water park - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Spelunking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing 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 - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21709700/21709690/fc5c24d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Do you love the 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 2771-243993 ## 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%7C27.49404%2C-82.71052&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XETezcXWWrfYmkvdMmM0l0dXv6U=) Holmes Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km - West Coast Surf Shop - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.5 km - Manatee Public Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km #### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 35 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive - ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬7 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk - ‪Skinny's Place - ‬5 min walk - ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Turtle Watch: *Gulf front *Heated Pool *Spectacular Views pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Turtle Watch: *Gulf front *Heated Pool *Spectacular Views? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Turtle Watch: *Gulf front *Heated Pool *Spectacular Views? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Turtle Watch: *Gulf front *Heated Pool *Spectacular Views located? > Located in Holmes Beach, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center and within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, AMI Paddleboard Adventures, and West Coast Surf Shop. Manatee Public Beach and Anna Maria Sound are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Turtle Watch: \*Gulf front \*Heated Pool \*Spectacular Views Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lora N. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2025 Beach Vacation The house was everything we could have asked for and more. Dog friendly and right on the beach. ##### Lora N. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jane C. Jul 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful vacation in the beautifully decorated 3 bedroom 3 bath home with 180 degree view of the ocean. Nice porch and private pool. Plans to return next summer. Office was always available to answer questions. ##### Jane C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Julie g. May 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Turtle Watch Easter 2025 Lovely and convenient location. The property needs updating throughout. It was clean but needs attention and some remodeling. It has a very nice layout. It was walking distance from lots of restaurants and groceries. The pool is small but had plenty of pool and beach chairs and toys. ##### Julie g. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela M. Oct 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best last minute stay ever! We had to make last minute change of plans. We are so thankful for the Sea Urchin being available. House was wonderful. Has a view of the Gulf. We loved the pool. We loved it so much we booked for next year! ##### Angela M. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Ricky S. Apr 25, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Location, House Okay You can't beat the location. We had small kids that needed to nap and go back and forth to the house so this allowed our two families to spend more time at the beach and less time hauling them back and forth. The house itself is decent. It's pretty bare bones compared to other rentals in the area and other houses we've had in the past. And the beds are terribly uncomfortable. But again, for the location itself there is a lot of value. But if you plan to hang out inside the house or don't need to be close to the beach there are probably better spots. ##### Ricky S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy G. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Amy G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel B. Jul 3, 2025 ##### Rachel B. 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