Title: Single Level Home- 1 Minute Walk to the Beach- 5 minute walk to Restaurant/Shops - 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 # Single Level Home- 1 Minute Walk to the Beach- 5 minute walk to Restaurant/Shops Vacation home in Holmes Beach with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54180000/54173500/54173422/fdadcac0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54180000/54173500/54173422/b6dbdb07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54180000/54173500/54173422/9ac3a097.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54180000/54173500/54173422/d92185cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54180000/54173500/54173422/17921636.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into Blue Grotto on Anna Maria Island, a haven of Southern hospitality and chill vibes. Unwind in the spacious living area or take a 1-minute walk to enjoy sunsets at the sugar white sand beach. With an outdoor TV, large pool, and shuffleboard table nearby, this beach house offers endless relaxation. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Single Level Home- 1 Minute Walk to the Beach- 5 minute walk to Restaurant/Shops Recently renovated with new kitchen and more! Welcome to our Blue Grotto on the beautiful Anna Maria Island. We hope you will enjoy every minute of your stay in our 1800 square feet beach house with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Our unique property features huge living area and full kitchen. Our little slice of heaven is perfect for family vacays, wedding guests, fishing or golfing trips or that annual girls trip! You are only 6 houses to the beach or right out the back door to the large pool. You will want to return year after year! This home is a 2 family and only half will be rented at a time.... which allows complete privacy to the home and pool\*. Location, Location, Location! The locals call this area the "Golden Triangle" because ALL THE THINGS are right around the corner. A short 5 minute walk to the AMI Beach Cafe serving my Dad’s favorite all-you-can-eat pancakes. A quick 2 minute golf cart ride to grab a cold beer at the Freckled Fin Irish Pub or 5 minutes in the other direction for some ice cream at my personal fav- Two Scoops! Adult Night Out...don't worry, The Doctor's Office is crafting cocktails only 2 minutes away. If things get ugly at the Ugly Grouper, you are only 2 minutes from home. If you want to pick up some of the freshest seafood around at Capt Anthony's Seafood Market and grill by the pool then your side dishes from Publix are only 4 short minutes from home. Jump on the free Island Trolley at the end of the block to check out Coquina Beach or Anna Maria City Pier. Feeling like a homemade cinnamon roll just about the size of your head then head straight to Ginny’s & Jane E’s Cafe. You won’t want to miss the sunset at The Sand Bar and while you are there...order a pina colada with a dark rum floater! Historic Bridge Street will keep the whole gang entertained for hours purchasing all the sharks teeth, alligator sculptures, shell bracelets, bathing suits or singing along with the band at Island Time Bar and Grill. It shouldn’t even be legal to skip a fried grouper sandwich on the deck at Tide Tables. Some would argue that the fried shrimp at Starfish are life changing. Southern hospitality and a chill vibe welcomes all ages at the AMI Blue Grotto. Enjoy an afternoon game on the outdoor tv while the kids swim in the large pool. With only steps to the sugar white sand beach, the Blue Grotto is so convenient to pop back and forth for that true island style living. Who will rule the shuffleboard table on this trip? Who will be the first to spot a Manatee or perhaps one of the 5 different species of Sea Turtles? A quick 1 minute walk in the evening to enjoy the breathtaking sunsets from the most beautiful white sand beach is the best stress reliever that I have ever found. Come back home to rest in one of the 2 king bedrooms or double twin bedroom....each with their own television. Come experience the vintage charm of Anna Maria Island, a seven mile little slice of heaven where flip flops are standard and the speed limit tops out at 35 mph. See ya’ll soon! \*Heating pool is an extra charge. \*\*\*Please inquire about less than weekly rental in offseason.\*\*\* ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Fenced private pool - Heated pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycle parking - Heated pool - Motor boating nearby - Swimming 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Recycling - Unit size: 1,800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82660000/82652400/82652304/f3059666.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Renovated home w/fenced yard, brand-new pool, spa, foosball - steps to beach Holmes Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=82652304&PinnedHotelID=82652304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/53000000/52060000/52058300/52058252/ba8a0823.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Large Single Level-1 Minute Walk To The Beach-5 minute walk to Restaurant/Shops Holmes Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 95 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=52058252&PinnedHotelID=52058252&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35100000/35093800/35093744/2055d637.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Vacay in Luxury! 2 mins to 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 ### We should mention A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property 1 Minute Walk to the Beach Large Updated House 1 Minute Walk to the Beach Holmes Beach Updated House 1 Minute Walk to the Beach Private vacation home ## 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%7C27.50300%2C-82.71369&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Xo4AQQAOvkPZASGRxQfhGUAn6lU=) Holmes Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Holmes Beach Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Manatee Public Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - West Coast Surf Shop - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Bean Point Beach - 7 min drive - 5.1 km - Anna Maria Beach - 8 min drive - 5.8 km #### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬9 min walk - ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min walk - ‪Skinny's Place - ‬10 min walk - ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Single Level Home- 1 Minute Walk to the Beach- 5 minute walk to Restaurant/Shops have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Single Level Home- 1 Minute Walk to the Beach- 5 minute walk to Restaurant/Shops pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Single Level Home- 1 Minute Walk to the Beach- 5 minute walk to Restaurant/Shops? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Single Level Home- 1 Minute Walk to the Beach- 5 minute walk to Restaurant/Shops? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Single Level Home- 1 Minute Walk to the Beach- 5 minute walk to Restaurant/Shops located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Holmes Beach Beaches and Bradenton Beach. Island Gallery West and Manatee Public Beach are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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