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Updated Beach Escape with Private Pool, Spa & Fast WiFi - Walk to the Gulf

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A modern kitchen with a large island, dark cabinetry, and a refrigerator. - Updated Beach Escape with Private Pool, Spa & Fast WiFi - Walk to the Gulf (Holmes Beach)
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a window with blinds. - Updated Beach Escape with Private Pool, Spa & Fast WiFi - Walk to the Gulf (Holmes Beach)
A covered porch with wicker furniture, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors. - Updated Beach Escape with Private Pool, Spa & Fast WiFi - Walk to the Gulf (Holmes Beach)
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with blinds. - Updated Beach Escape with Private Pool, Spa & Fast WiFi - Walk to the Gulf (Holmes Beach)
An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean. - Updated Beach Escape with Private Pool, Spa & Fast WiFi - Walk to the Gulf (Holmes Beach)
Close to Bradenton Beach, Updated Beach Escape with Private Pool, Spa & Fast WiFi - Walk to the Gulf provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire condo

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms1288 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Updated Beach Escape with Private Pool, Spa & Fast WiFi - Walk to the Gulf

  • Summary:

    Updated Beach Escape with Private Pool, Spa & Fast WiFi - Walk to the Gulf



    The Space:

    Welcome to paradise by the beach! An opportunity like this doesn't come around often, as this home is located west of Gulf Drive and steps away from the Gulf of Mexico. The secluded location is away from the traffic noise and just steps to a private beach, so you will have your own sense of peace and quiet away from it all. The newly remodeled kitchen is absolutely adorable with bright accents and modern appliances, and a brand new Roman-style pool and spa await out back. The first floor features a separate bedroom and bath that would be ideal for elderly family members or teenagers who want a little separation from the adults upstairs. This beach shack is situated on an extra-large lot and has been owned by the same family for generations with much love. Relax on the front porch for morning coffee with Gulf breezes and then gather around the firepit in the evenings.



    Things to Know

    Pool heat is included and maintained at 80°F. Additional pool heat to 85°F is available upon request for $32 per day plus tax. A 48 hour notice is required. Heat may not be available if temperatures drop below 65 degrees. We will not be accepting payments for pool heat for the months of May through October

    Snowbird-friendly

    This property has a 7-night stay requirement.

    This property's maximum occupancy is limited to 6 guests.

    Code enforcement notification: 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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Fishing 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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,288 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Holmes Beach, this condo is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and Florida Maritime Museum at Cortez are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a long sandy beach, clear blue ocean, and residential buildings along the shore.
    Bradenton Beach
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A beach with white sand, sparse grass, and a cloudy sky.
    Palmetto Avenue Beach
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • A small building with an American flag, surrounded by palm trees and a clear blue sky.
    Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park
    3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Island Players
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches
    8 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ)
    41 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Sandbar Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe
    5 min drive
  • The Ugly Grouper
    20 min walk
  • Ginny's & Jane E's
    19 min walk
  • The Waterfront Restaurant
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Updated Beach Escape with Private Pool, Spa & Fast WiFi - Walk to the Gulf pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Updated Beach Escape with Private Pool, Spa & Fast WiFi - Walk to the Gulf?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated Beach Escape with Private Pool, Spa & Fast WiFi - Walk to the Gulf?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated Beach Escape with Private Pool, Spa & Fast WiFi - Walk to the Gulf located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach, Palmetto Avenue Beach, and Island Players. Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park and Anna Maria City Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Updated Beach Escape with Private Pool, Spa & Fast WiFi - Walk to the Gulf Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great house with great location. We struggled with dirty pool but would prob stay again in future.

Location was vary nice.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location

We loved the proximity to the beach and the pool was wonderful. Bonus basketball court behind the pool!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location and yard, nice house

Perfect location on a quiet street (minus construction next door). We loved the house for our family of 4. Pool & jacuzzi were amazing and a very short walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Less Than 2 Minute Walk to Beach

We loved being so close to the beach. The pool was our favorite amenity and the hidden basketball court was a nice surprise!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Charming cottage

The beach was an easy walk from the house. The pool is pleasant. Need more beach chairs and directions for the pool and appliances, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Awesome backyard, great location.

This house has a huge backyard with a pool, hot tub, large patio, and half court basketball court! My teenagers loved it! The walk to the beach was only about a block. We loved our stay and would definitely rent this home again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Relaxing

Clean. Close to the beach. The pool was refreshing! The outdoor bathroom was convenient. The grill was small, but did the job. The AC worked really well. However, the AC unit in the lower level was loud. The living area was nice, but not enough comfortable seating for larger groups. Overall, a pleasant experience. We would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Comfort - minor details to address

You can tell that this is an older home and there’s nothing wrong with that! Besides a little bit of a trash issue when first arriving and the pool not being cleaned till Friday - great space for a family and chill spot for after going to the beach!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Close to beach. In need of a lot of updates and cleaning.

Our stay was from August 10-17th. The location was perfect. It is a very short walk to the beach. The pool was wonderful. To no one’s fault, the trees constantly dropped leaves into the pool. There were many things that have out lived it’s days and need to be thrown away. The sofa, chair and rugs are soiled with food and stained.and need to be replaced. We had to purchase cleaning supplies the day we arrived. To say the very least this rental has been neglected with basic cleaning. A few days after check in we communicated our concerns with the management company who were eager to help resolve issues. At this point in time we felt obligated to notify management for future renters. They were professional to deal with and offered to send someone out to clean. We refused the offer because we were settled in and had already cleaned what was needed to be more comfortable. They did refunded our cleaning fee which we are very appreciative of. We would have rather arrived to a clean rental. This rental could be on its way to a great stay but needs a substantial amount of cleaning and the broken and worn out items need replaced.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Nice house, horrible management company

This is a great house and worked well for our family of 5 with teenagers, but because of the rental management company’s inability to remedy issues in a timely fashion and poor communication overall I can only rate this house a 3. Pros - clean, comfortable home, great large outdoor area with heated pool, hot tub and sports/pickleball court (not pictured in images), garage contains some pool floats, chairs, wagon. 2 minute walk to the beach. Cons - There is no welcome book or instructions on how to use anything. We had surprise visitors several times during the week (Vacasa maintenance man came on Saturday night unannounced, pool company came out twice to clean, landscapers showed up with leaf blowers while we were enjoying the pool, cit inspector. Hot tub heat controls don’t really seem to work. It was warm at best most of the time. There are no pantry staples at all - not even salt/pepper/oil. The kitchen utensils, plates, cups, pots pans are worn and random - looks like someone cleaned out the things they didn’t want at their house. Vacasa provides a very limited amount of necessities - 2 garbage bags and not enough hand soap for the bathrooms. There are no tissues. For the amount of money we spent to rent this house, I would expect that there would be more basics included. The construction of townhomes right next door is still going on (roofing, deck building, not peaceful) Vacasa management company is horrible to work with - downstairs shower was broken all week.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The back yard was big and fenced with a basketball area. The pool was bigger and deeper than we expected with a lot of sunshine! The hot tub was great. Just a short walk to the beautiful beach which was not crowded. We found lots of shells! A lot of toys for playing in the sand, pool noodles, but only one inflatable ring and 2 beach chairs. Two screened in porches one up and one down. A very quiet neighborhood with families. The living room furniture is a little worn but we were at the beach or the pool most of the time. There was a separate bedroom downstairs with 2 bedrooms up. The kitchen had enough dishes for our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Super vacation

It is a wonderful house very close to the beach. Excellent location and quiet.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great house and pool

This house and back yard are great!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Florida get away

Blissful Beach Retreat was a very nice to stay. Quick walk to the beach, very nice pool with bonfire pit, and cleaning people did a great job .
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Adorable home steps to the beach.

We had a great stay with our family, short walk to the beach and beautiful pool. The construction next door was a little annoying, still managed to enjoy our time. We would stay again, great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great stay!

We loved the pool, hot tub, and location. The beach was beautiful and just a step away. The construction next door was a bit much, but we were not home much. Very clean and comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location and pool!

Easy walk to the beach with our little kiddos and the pool is beautiful and well maintained. The house is well equipped and very clean. Couldn't imagine a better set up! We will definitely be back.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great location- few issues however

House was very clean, kitchen stocked fairly well and property as described. The pool and hot tub were great- once we figured out how to operate them. ( No manual) The yard area was nice and furnished nicely. This home is very convenient to the beach.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Blissful --I don't think so!

The Holmes Beach police department was very helpful in quieting the frat boys who rented the house two doors down. Office Ryan Waters was professional and prompt in solving the loud blasting music at ***, 75th street. Don't rent this house without seeing it first as there are many improvements that should be made before renting this property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Overall lovely stay

Really nice space that is super close to the beautiful and quiet beach! Things even better than we expected: the pool is actually a salt water pool (and lights up at night) and had an attached heated hot tub with jets, details which I don't think was even listed in the description. A pool cleaning service came at least twice while we were there which was great! Backyard is beautiful, everything super clean, and lots of extra pool towels. Some things that we were a tad disappointed in: there was construction immediately next door AND across the street, which was extremely loud so hanging out at the pool in the day wasn't an option and it woke us up very early M-Th. Construction at least finished up by 330 most days (this was end of Sept 2022). A heads up or discount would have been nice. Also there were a decent amount of bugs downstairs, coming up thru the shower drain. But this is to be expected of a basement room in a tropical climate, and my little sister didn't mind it, she was happy to have her own private space and we just blocked the drain which mostly took care of it, but this is something people might want to be aware of. Overall lovely and we'd definitely stay again (when the construction is done!).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect vacation rental for our family of 6!

If I could give the outdoor area more stars I would!!! The pool, hot tub, and surprise half basketball court were absolutely the best part of the house with three teens and a 3 year old! They had a blast in the backyard. The pool furniture looked new. The outdoor furniture in the upstairs screened in porch was very comfortable. Having screened in porches on both levels was a nice feature for enjoying morning coffee. The couch in the living room was also very comfortable. The home was clean and tidy except for a minor ant problem in the kitchen that should be addressed before it becomes a problem. We had to throw away almost an entire box of cereal we had purchased the day before because of the ants. Thankfully that’s the only item they had any interest in. All appliances were clean, appeared semi-new, and operable. More utensils would be nice so we wouldn’t have to run the dishwasher as often. The proximity to the beach was sooooo nice with a 3 year old who didn’t mind the couple of minutes it took to walk from the house to the beach. We rented a golf cart but honestly could have done without it. It was nice to go around the island in the golf cart but not really needed to get to/from the beach. Would have been nice if there were beach chairs and a beach wagon. The larger grill outside needs a good cleaning. The mattress in the upstairs master was super comfy…slept great all week! I prefer a softer mattress and this mattress was perfect but my husband prefers a firm mattress and he didn’t have any complaints. We would definitely rent this house out if we are in the area again in the future!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Home not what is described but great proximity to beach

Overall, we had an ok experience at this house but we would not rent it again as it was way overpriced for what we got. We will not rent anything from Vacasa again given misled we were about this home. I've listed the positives and negatives below. Negatives -- The house is not as described. The listing says the ground floor has the third bedroom and bath and that it is great for seniors who may not be able to walk upstairs. Nowhere does it say this ground floor level is a completely separate outside entrance. If you have kids and are hoping for a 3 bedroom house, this is definitely not the place to stay. -- This ground level bedroom and bath is really a bedroom built out of the garage and is literally built of painted cement block walls. There is no air circulation in the room so it gets really hot at night. -- This ground level bedroom also smells really musty. We kept the door open during the day when we were at the house to let some fresh air in. There is no way to open the windows. -- The dishwasher is broken. We received a call from Vacasa, the property management company, on Saturday 3/12 when we checked in. The caller told us they discovered the dishwasher was broken when the cleaning crew came to the house that day and that they would send a repairman out on Monday to fix. I called on Tuesday to get a status update and they said they would need to order a part for it, although I didn't know how they knew that given no one had come by the house yet. On Friday, a repairman cam to the house, looked at the dishwasher and told us it had been broken for at least a month and he didn't know what would be done to fix it. -- There is a new home construction going on right next door to this house, so by 7 a.m. each day the loud construction noise made it really difficult to enjoy our stay there. I wish we would have known about the construction and noise. -- The closets in the two upstairs aren't really closets. They are construction 2x4's behind the finished walls. Positives -- This house is so perfectly located close to Holmes Beach and is truly steps away. It is a located on a private street with very little traffic and direct beach access/walkway. -- The house is a cute beachy cottage feel and the upstairs is very nicely arranged. -- There is a screened porch directly off the family room where we spent a lot of time, as well. -- The back yard, pool and hot tub were the highlights of the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful home, yard and location but cannot give more than 3 stars.

The main floor of the house was very nice and well equipped. The location was great as we had wonderful privacy and just a short walk to the beach without crossing a major road. The screen porch was comfortable; the pool and landscaping were brand new and impressive. The problems began with checking into the property. There was a door alarm on both exterior doors that we were not warned about. It was not a security alarm to prevent break-ins. When we arrived, every time we walked in that door, left it open or walked out this piercing alarm would start. We are guessing they were alarms to warn parents when their children walk through the door. This may be because of the pool area which did not have a lock. Or it may because the lower level is completely separate from the upper level. One cannot use an interior staircase to access the two floors. The stairs is completely outside the two porches. This would not be a good arrangement for parents with young children and it should be pointed out in the description. We did not notice this when we first booked the place. We did contact Vacasa about the alarms but we had to go through a customer service center. Eventually an employee from the local Vacasa came out and she was very helpful. The batteries had to be removed from the alarms to turn them off. The second issue was that there were no instructions for the home anywhere. This was a recently updated home but we struggled with figuring everything out. There were 5 new tvs. But no instructions for accessing cable or any streaming service. There was a new refrigerator but the ice maker did not work. We never knew whether it was broken or not hooked up. There were no written instructions for the pool and hot tub. These issues went on and on, We reported it to Vacasa but never heard back. But the worst experience came Monday morning when construction workers arrived and began drilling huge holes into the ground of the property right next door. New housing is going up and there will be construction noise for quite awhile. It was impossible to sit on the screen porches or enjoy the pool in the backyard. This would have ruined our complete trip but the construction methods did change. There were still construction noises but not quite as loud as the drilling. Lastly, we would point out that the lower level has issues and the shower down there does not work well. Overall, we enjoyed our stay but we paid a lot of money to endure these hassles.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022