Title: Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! - 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 # Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! Family-friendly cottage in Holmes Beach with an outdoor pool ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35540600/35540537/7c96e6e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35540600/35540537/bbed51de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35540600/35540537/20f982c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35540600/35540537/0b1a3b39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, stereo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35540600/35540537/5a305f42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Gumbo Cottage on Anna Maria Island, where tropical landscaping surrounds a heated pool and private patio. Savor the retro-styled living area and kitchen, perfect for easy entertaining. Take advantage of the beach wagon, chairs, umbrella for a day by the Gulf beaches or stroll to downtown Holmes Beach. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - - - - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer ## 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. ### Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! Welcome to Gumbo Cottage located just 7 houses from the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island and a street away from downtown Holmes Beach. This ground level half duplex with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths has its own private patio for you to enjoy with heated pool, outdoor shower and grill surrounded by tropical landscaping. Inside, you will find retro styled living area and kitchen with plenty of seating for easy entertaining. You can enjoy a day at the beach with provided beach wagon, chairs and umbrella. Or, take a short walk to downtown Holmes Beach and check out resteraunts, shopping and the marina. Hop on the free island trolley and discover all Anna Maria Island has to offer! In the evening, retreat to the master suite where you will enjoy the comfortable bed complete with 600 thread count prima cotton wrinkle free sheets. This home includes a fully stocked kitchen, linens, towels, beach towels, and a Weber grill. Lizzie Lu's Island Retreat is a full-service property manager on Anna Maria Island to ensure our guests enjoy some of the nicest, well stocked homes on the island. For an additional charge, we offer GEM cars among other services. Rest assured we are here to assist as needed in the most efficient manner possible. While vacationing on Anna Maria Island, please adhere to our local rules and regulations for our residential community which are included in our homes as well as our arrival information. City ordinance requires us to inform you that 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. Holmes Beach Rental License VRC19-000017 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - 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 - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Things to do - Heated pool ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21670700/21670636/w1620h1079x0y1-29d04fa4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Two Bedroom Ground Floor Island Home Sleeps 5 and Includes Heated Pool. 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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 6815 ## 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%7C27.50504%2C-82.71405&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RLWu0TgWfrbFfI7FMj8vj8YRblU=) Holmes Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Holmes Beach Beaches - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Manatee Public Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - West Coast Surf Shop - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Bean Point Beach - 8 min drive - 4.8 km - Anna Maria Beach - 9 min drive - 5.5 km #### Getting around - Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬6 min walk - ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬12 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive - ‪Skinny's Place - ‬14 min walk - ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! located? > This family-friendly Holmes Beach cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Island Gallery West and Bradenton Beach. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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