Tropical Paradise On The Beach Permit VRC17-000168

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Private Guest Path to the Beach...visible from the beachfront deck

A perfect sunset at the beach just steps away from your cottage!

Sunset view from the Private Guest Beach

View from the entryway into the open concept LR/DR/Kitchen

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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Holmes Beach, FL

Anna Maria Sound
‪6 min walk‬
Manatee Public Beach
‪17 min walk‬
Cortez Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

This quaint cottage is located "on the beach" - 3007 Avenue F Unit 4 at 30th Street on beautiful Holmes Beach. It is the upstairs unit (1 of 2) with a private deck and direct Gulf views. The cottage is very comfortable and sleeps 4 with plenty of space. The cottage is hidden away on a dead end street away from it all, yet close to shopping and restaurants.

If this unit is booked look for #327019 (Downstairs availability)

The unit has a large shower, fully equipped kitchen and a washer/dryer. The grounds are filled with exotic, tropical plants and a private guest path to the beautiful blue water and white sand beaches of Anna Maria Island.

There is a free trolley that picks up throughout the day and evening located just one block away. The unit is centrally located between Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria where there are also several shopping areas and many restaurants. St. Armand's Circle, Robinson Preserve, Bradenton's Riverwalk, DeSoto National Park and Ringling Museum all make for great local day trips!

Join us at Holmes Beach for the most beautiful sunsets and experience the tradition of Old Florida.

These are older, charming units built in the 50's that we continually update. Housekeepers clean at the beginning and end of each guest stay.

Can't beat the gulf views and the sunsets....

Keywords: Beachhouse, condo, duplex, cottage, beachfront rental

Property manager

Mike & Kelley

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Please do not leave your pet unattended

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Parking - Located at the rear of the unit. Take 30th Street West toward the beach, then right on Avenue F down the alley.

Pets - Your dog may bark if unattended and must NOT bother neighbors or other guests. Pets must also be leashed at all times. A pet fee is required.

Noise Ordinance - Holmes Beach maintains a strict noise policy after 10pm nightly. Please refrain from gathering on the deck/balcony after 10pm.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Ilexhurst, a neighbourhood in Holmes Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Manatee Public Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Holmes Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Cortez Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬16 min walk
‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬4 min drive
‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
‪Skinny's Place - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tropical Paradise On The Beach Permit VRC17-000168 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Tropical Paradise On The Beach Permit VRC17-000168?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tropical Paradise On The Beach Permit VRC17-000168?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tropical Paradise On The Beach Permit VRC17-000168 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ilexhurst cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 15 minutes.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tricia S.

20 Apr 2025

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

Anniversary

When we arrived there was a musty smell however my guess is from hurricane. Lots of things weathered but that’s expected. We needed outside plugin for golf cart however ended up running inside since all outside ones didn’t work. Overall it was an amazing view, beds comfy, had everything you coulld need. Would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha M.

29 Mar 2025

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

Excellent Beach Cottage!

Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

18 Mar 2025

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

Great location with a beautiful view

Quaint beach cottage tucked away from the hustle an bustle of the island. The upper unit had a spectacular view of the beach and sunsets.Communication with the property managers was great!We have already booked again for next year!Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

deb b.

15 Jan 2025

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beach Getaway

We loved the location and the cute little "beachy" apartment but there were communication issues with host etc that led to the property not being ready for occupancy. Some issues were resolved but it left a "less than great" impression.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

16 Oct 2024

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

First trip of many

We loved it here. Will definitely bring coming back ❤️

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas A.

13 Oct 2024

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iris T.

1 Oct 2024

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

Look out house

Wonderful example of a Beach front second story house .!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

26 Aug 2024

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

Charming beach house

Good, clean accomodations, including washer and dryer. Excellent access to the beach!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

22 Aug 2024

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

Great location

We stayed in the upstairs condo, which has a great view. TS Debby blew thru with no issues. This is a great location with all the amenities.

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

17 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna H.

5 May 2024

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

The view!

Location and view! Clean, old Florida charm. Several beach chairs, one umbrella, wagon, pool noodles and cooler available for use for 2 units. Exactly as the photos showed, no surprises. Washer/dryer in unit, we came with only a backpack. I had several questions that host answered promptly. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa V.

1 May 2024

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

Perfect little cottage on the beach!

A little gem by the ocean. Perfect for families. A lovely location within walking distance to everything and a free trolley for the family to take a tour of all the special places on the island!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas A.

29 Apr 2024

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

FUN ON THE TROLLEY & BIKES (no cars)

Beautiful weather & good food, Skinny's for Frosted Beer Mugs and Cheese Burgers. Ginny & Jeans for breakfast and for dinner, the Blue Marlin (a must ).

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

16 Apr 2024

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

Island Vibe

Staying on the beach is always the best! This cottage represents the island vibe we love most. Traditional house that doesn’t take up a huge footprint, and just feels like an authentic beach cottage. Bed was comfy, adequate supplies, perfect for two. I believe we had a cleaning person shortage on our check-in day (according to the owner) so we found the cottage needing some of own cleaning attention. I am hopeful most guests would feel confident on any other day to rate the cleanliness 5 stars.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin M.

12 Mar 2024

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

Wonderful

Love the location and the Property Manager

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb W.

6 Mar 2024

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

Great location

There’s a perfect view of the beach and The host was great, and the location was perfect for getting around the island.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty S., Pittsboro, IN

21 Feb 2024

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

Location, location, location

You cannot beat this location; perfect sunset on your deck! Unit had everything we needed; a little small, but was super clean. Shower water pressure was pretty low. Would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Chris M.

8 Dec 2023

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

Great spot

Overall it was a great trip and location. While we had no issues, it could use some updating. It was a little cramped for 5 people for sleeping arrangements. We realized we need to look for a bigger place next time. However, I can't say enough how great the area and location was! Host was very communicative and assisted with every question.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barry W., Norwich, England

24 Nov 2023

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

Great location on edge of the Beach

We had a great stay here. The location was ideal for us, on the edge of the beach. Close to the trolley and Publix only a few minutes walk. Communications were prompt and helpful. The unit had character and we loved the deck which gave a view of the beach and the sunsets over the gulf. We hope to return again next year.

Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie V.

21 Oct 2023

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

House on the beach

I have stayed at this place 3 years in a row! It is very clean and easy access to the beach! Great view from the deck of the beach! Property manager very nice and helpful! Would stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Carl B.

29 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great accommodation, lousy owner communication

Clean throughout, nice partial beach view from balcony, easy beach access. If we could ignore the ugly response from the owner to a door locking problem the trip would have called for 5 stars all the way. In brief, we had initial trouble unlocking the door upon arrival, but finally got in. The code lock was loosely mounted and, apparently, the signal was weak. When attempting to lock the door to go out the first time it would not work. A light should show up on the key pad and an "unlock" or "lock" sound should be heard. The guest manual stated "text me for any issues" or similar words, so we did just that. The response was a GIF of a cartoon guy shrugging. Not only unhelpful, but arrogantly obnoxious, as was his subsequent ignoring of phone calls and texts requesting assistance that first day. During the entire nine day stay we had no follow up from any owner or representative. Consequently, despite having an overall pleasant time at the property we would not return. VRBO: take note.....your operation has the ability to either condemn this type of guest treatment, or remove the listing.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Tiffany W.

27 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Million dollar view and location, mattress AWFUL:(

The view and location of this property was the absolute BEST. You can see the most beautiful sunsets from your very window and when you wake up in the morning you can see the most beautiful views of the gulf and dolphins. And it’s within close proximity to everything you would want to be near. It’s also peaceful and quiet…… however, we never got any good rest nor sleep because of the awful mattress(es) and it needs some updating inside. When you go on vacation you need to be able to rest and sleep ,which is more important than any of the above positives I mentioned.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

28 Aug 2023

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

Great beach house

Older beach house with character. Updated flooring and comfotable furniture. Beach view from the deck. Easy access to the beach on a private path.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

sarah T.

22 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby G., snellville, ga

15 July 2023

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

Amazing stay!!

The property was very clean upon arrival and the unit is in the perfect location! Every day sitting on the beach looking to our far left and right were crowds but where we were was much calmer! Raquel was so helpful and friendly with everything we needed. The unit has everything you need for the beach as well. Parking is very tight. Other than that, we absolutely loved our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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Hosted by Mike & Kelley

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English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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