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SS Salamander South | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool

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A heated pool
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Living area
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5196 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Holmes Beach, Florida
  • Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Holmes Beach, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute drive of Cortez Beach and Bean Point Beach. .This vacation home is 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from IMG Academy and 18 mi (29 km) from Tampa Bay.

What's nearby

  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 9 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 9 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's Bakery Cafe - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SS Salamander South | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool

VRC16-000500

Your Holmes Beach Escape Awaits
Tucked just one block from the pristine Gulf beaches, SS Salamander South is a 2-bedroom, 2-bath duplex designed for effortless island living. Enjoy a heated pool, tropical landscaping, and a prime location—just a short stroll to local shops, restaurants, and the free island trolley.

“The best location we’ve stayed in after 10+ trips to AMI! Steps to the beach, a great pool, and an easy walk to everything.” – Billy P.

The Home
Primary Bedroom: Queen bed
Guest Bedroom: Full bed + Twin bed
Kitchen: Fully stocked for home-cooked meals
Living Room: 55” Smart TV, comfortable furnishings
Laundry: Shared full-size washer & dryer

“The home was clean, comfortable, and beautifully decorated—everything we needed for a relaxing stay.” – Anonymous

Outdoor Oasis
Heated Pool (Shared with North Unit) – Spacious and surrounded by lush landscaping
Grill & Outdoor Seating – Perfect for al fresco dining
Outdoor Shower – Rinse off after a beach day
Off-Street Parking – Two spaces per unit

“The pool and backyard were even better than the photos. We spent hours lounging by the water.” – Bill Y.

Exclusive Guest Perks
After booking, you’ll receive access to our Digital Guidebook, where you can pre-arrange bike rentals, beach chairs, umbrellas, infant gear, mobility aids, and more—ready and waiting upon arrival!

“Loved the convenience of having beach gear available—it made our stay effortless!” – Blaise P.

Perfect Location
This home is steps from the beach and within walking distance to:
Local bars, restaurants, and ice cream shops
Boutiques and shopping
Free island trolley for easy exploring

“Quiet, close to everything, and so relaxing. We’ll be back!” – Larry O.

Need More Space?
Rent both sides of the duplex to accommodate up to 10 guests—perfect for families and groups!

Know Before You Go:
7-night minimum stay
No pets allowed
Quiet hours observed for a peaceful stay

Book SS Salamander South today and experience the best of Holmes Beach!

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Limited parking is available onsite.

Property manager

Island Vacation Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Golfing nearby
  • Theme park 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,112 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
2531-174494

SS Salamander South | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shea T.

Great location and stay

We enjoyed our stay, location was great and our place was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie C., Ada, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing getaway

We absolutely enjoyed our stay! From the location, pool, and accommodations, it was wonderful! We would definitely come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hunter K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Property

Highly recommend for anyone looking for a convenient spot located close to the beach. Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun time!

We had a wonderful stay at the property. It was clean! It was close to the beach! It had an amazing pool! It didn’t have a lot of beach/pool stuff including beach chairs.