Title: The Shell Cottage - 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 # The Shell Cottage Vacation home with free parking, 6-minute walk to Bradenton Beach - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Bradenton Beach, The Shell Cottage has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Shell Cottage Vacation home with free parking, 6-minute walk to Bradenton Beach This smoke-free vacation home features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The vacation home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. A kitchen with a refrigerator and a microwave is available, and other amenities include a balcony and a dining area. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodations at this vacation home offer DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer refrigerators, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - Cable channels - DVD player ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio ### Climate control - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99490000/99481800/99481791/cc532428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tinas Piece of Paradise - 4BR private pool home - Island Real Estate Vacations Holmes Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet friendly [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=99481791&PinnedHotelID=99481791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105320000/105316400/105316315/w1080h1440x0y109-fef1784d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Destination Relaxation Holmes Beach - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=105316315&PinnedHotelID=105316315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59850000/59842400/59842339/3536ba8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dog-Friendly Home with Pool! 4 mins to the Beach - Starfish Cove, A Holmes Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=59842339&PinnedHotelID=59842339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66960000/66952200/66952103/w1371h928x0y0-7b44d38a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wish Upon a Starfish by Beach Boutique Rentals Holmes Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=66952103&PinnedHotelID=66952103&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59850000/59842400/59842343/2ee55dc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Friendly Home with Pool, 4 mins to Beach! - Starfish Cove, B Holmes Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=59842343&PinnedHotelID=59842343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125460000/125459300/125459211/c75997c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW! 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The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. [Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Holmes-Beach.dx55128) [View more Vacation homes in Holmes Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Holmes-Beach-Private-Vacation-Homes.d55128-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C27.52039%2C-82.72505&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zjw3c282noMPOARDZyTpdX0V-BM=) 412 79th St, Holmes Beach, FL, 34217 ### What's nearby - ![Anna Maria Beach is beautiful. 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Airport (SRQ) 31 min drive ### Restaurants - The Ugly Grouper 3 min drive - Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe 6 min drive - The Sandbar Restaurant 18 min walk - The Waterfront Restaurant 4 min drive - Ginny's & Jane E's 15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Shell Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Shell Cottage? ### What time is check-out at The Shell Cottage? ### Where is The Shell Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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