[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Fins to the Left: Gulf of Mexico! On Beach! Beachfront, with water park ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102380000/102371000/102370916/be6efbed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102380000/102371000/102370916/1bee2802.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102380000/102371000/102370916/aec2e7db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102380000/102371000/102370916/9466b9c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102380000/102371000/102370916/329de5e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the best of beachfront living at Fins to the Left, located directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Relax on your private screened lanai or deck overlooking sparkling waters and enjoy outdoor dining for 6 or a refreshing shower after a day in the sun. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6890 sq ft ## Popular amenities ## 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. ### Fins to the Left: Gulf of Mexico! On Beach! 2812 Ave E, Unit A, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 What You'll Love About This Home: Location! On the Beach! Gulf of Mexico Views! 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom King, 2 Twins, Queen Sofa Bed Screened Lanai with Patio Dining for 6 Deck Overlooking Gulf of Mexico with Seating for 4 Outdoor Shower Keurig & Drip Coffee Makers Charcoal Grill Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer Complimentary WIFI Beach Towels & Beach Chairs Driveway Parking for 1 Car Details: Fins to the Left is located beachfront on the Gulf of Mexico! With breathtaking views and amazing sunsets, step outside into your own sandy paradise! The kitchen and dining area are open to the living room and screened lanai. Guests will choose from a king-sized bedroom and a bedroom with two twin beds. Each bedroom includes crisp linens and plush towels 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 sparkling waters of the Gulf are steps from your door. Enjoy a day at the beach with breaks back to your home for naps or a meal from the grill on the screened lanai. Fins to the Right is the other 1/2 of the duplex and may be available to rent for your dates too! Fins to the Left is easy walking distance to Manatee Public Beach, Publix, restaurants and 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, TV Bedroom 2 - Two Twin Beds Queen Sofa Bed in the Living Room Please note: Pets are not permitted in this home. Amenities are subject to change. Driveway parking is available for a maximum of 1 car. Parking for additional vehicles is not available. This home is part of a duplex, but you'll have your own private entrance, driveway, and yard. The only thing you might share with the neighboring unit is a wall—everything else is completely separate for your comfort and privacy. 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 six. VRC16-000430 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Your booking is with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. We will send you check-in instructions 14 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you our rental agreement in an electronic signature document. Please review and return to us by following the instructions. \*\* Your signed rental agreement must be returned in order to receive your check-in details. VRBO BOOKINGS Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee. Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you a final payment reminder 90 days prior to arrival. We do not automatically charge your card for your final balance. The instructions for making your final payment will be included in your final payment reminder. Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking. GOOGLE VACATION RENTAL BOOKINGS Your payment is due in full at the time of booking and the final balance information above does not apply to your reservation." ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### 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 - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - 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 a health/beauty spa - 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 - Water park - 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 - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding 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 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 890 square feet ## 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 820280 ## About the area Located in Ilexhurst, a neighborhood in Holmes Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coquina Beach and Bean Point Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy or LECOM Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [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%7C27.48704%2C-82.70726&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=bGPehWRrNrJecpF7iTOtwk2lBnE=) Holmes Beach, FL ### What's nearby - Anna Maria Sound - 4 min walk - 0.4 km - Manatee Public Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km - Cortez Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km - Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 5.2 km - Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.5 km ### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 32 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬18 min walk - ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive - ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Skinny's Place - ‬16 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fins to the Left: Gulf of Mexico! On Beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Fins to the Left: Gulf of Mexico! On Beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fins to the Left: Gulf of Mexico! On Beach!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Fins to the Left: Gulf of Mexico! On Beach! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Ilexhurst vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. Manatee Public Beach and Aluna Wellness Center & Spa are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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