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Two minute walk to beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Great location!

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Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor dining
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Aerial view
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Bradenton Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Island Players
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Holmes Beach, you'll be by the sea, a 1-minute drive from Bradenton Beach and 5 minutes from Bean Point Beach. .This vacation home is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from IMG Academy and 22.2 mi (35.7 km) from Tampa Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 4 min walk
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 4 min drive
  • Manatee Public Beach - 4 min drive
  • Bean Point Beach - 5 min drive
  • Anna Maria Beach - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 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.

Two minute walk to beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Great location!

Two minute walk to beach access at the end of our street! PRIVATE heated pool. Air conditioned 2 bedroom 2 bath home. Private backyard. Paradise found !

Welcome to Sand DollarCottage! Beautifully decorated with your own private heated pool plus large covered ground floor lanai. You will be steps to the beach with access point at the end of our road. We supply everything you'll need for an easy beach vacation. Beach towels, beach trolly, chairs, umbrellas and a cooler bag! All you'll need is your swimsuit.

We strive to bring only the best quality experience to our guests, to do so we provide a professional linen service to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This luxury amenity provides you high quality linens that are in place and ready for your use upon arrival. These high- quality linens are laundered in a commercial setting that uses only hypoallergenic, perfume and dye free soaps assuring all of our guests a comfortable stay.

We think of the little things to make your vacation special. All linens are provided including sheets, bath towels, kitchen towels, and pool towels.

Sand Dollar Cottage is in a great location centrally located on Anna Maria Island. Walking distance to shops and restaurants yet nestled just off of the main road.

Amenities:
- Located steps to beautiful beach
-Private heated pool (we heat the pool at no extra charge during the winter months)
-private backyard with covered lanai
- private upstairs deck
-Parking included
-Free island trolly stop at the end of our street (one minute walk away)
- Centrally located on the island near to shops and restaurants
- free WiFi
-Wagon, beach chairs, umbrellas and cooler

-Gas BBQ
-plenty of outdoor seating including chaise lounges, Adirondack chairs and two outdoor dining tables.

Fully stocked kitchen with stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops:
-Keureg
-kettle
-drip coffee machine
- toaster
- blender

-Washer and dryer

Two bedrooms:
Main bedroom Kingsize bed with en-suite bathroom and walk in closet. HDTV in all rooms

Second bedroom has two twin beds and HDTV

Two full bathrooms :
Main bathroom full bathroom with tub/shower combo
Master bathroom has walk in shower
High quality linens professionally laundered





Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectable level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property.

What makes this property so special is its very close direct beach access to the idyllic soft white sand of the Gulf beaches and breathtaking sunsets. A peaceful neighborhood, walking distance to restaurants and shops. Free island trolly bus stop just around the corner. Onsite parking makes it easy to unload.

If you are a larger party, or traveling with friends and family please checkout our other site Vrbo property ID 1645540 ( or contact owner to inquire) which allows you to rent both sides. Both units have private yard and pool but fences can be opened to share the property. This allows you to be as together as you may like while still having your privacy

We strive to bring only the best quality experience to our guests and provide a professional linen service to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This luxury amenity provides you high quality linens that are in place and ready for your use upon arrival. These high- quality linens are laundered in a commercial setting that uses only hypoallergenic, perfume and dye free soaps assuring all of our guests a comfortable stay.

If you enjoy outdoor cooking there is a Webber gas BBQ / grill as well. ***Please note that although we have a scheduled time for filling bbq propane tanks, we cannot guarantee they will be full upon your arrival. Please check tanks if you plan to use the bbq and if they require a fill the local grocery store and hardware store will fill them. Our staff is unable to deal with the tanks. We will reimburse you for fills if needed.

We do not allow parties or events. No pets allowed. No smoking.

VRC 19-000081 licensing number
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Carolyn

Languages

English, Portuguese

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 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 deadbolt lock
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

Two minute walk to beach! PRIVATE HEATED POOL w covered lanai. Great location! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

phillenmeyer

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is the best!!!!
Loved every minute in this beautiful home. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!
The location of this property was perfect for our small family, we have a 5 and 7 year old. The walk to the beach was very convenient! The pool area was enjoyable, just enough sun and shade both for everyone’s comfort level. The pool depth seemed to be around 4.5-5 fr deep and perfect for our kids. The house was very clean and welcoming with zero complaints. This home qualifies for the list of properties that can be booked for future visits!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominic F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Loved this experience! Pictures and description were 100% accurate. Loved the accessibility to the ocean and how nice the place was- will use again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, but needs a working grill
Wonderful vacation home with a great location to beach! Only complaint is the grill is basically non-working. We tried three times to use and ALL three times we ended up using the oven. With it being Spring Break and restaurants so busy we had decided to grill out a lot. We tried, but the grill is old, greasy, smelly and just does not work. More beach towel would have been nice too.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family beach trip
This property was perfect for our family of four. We will definitely stay here again when we return to A.M.I. I was worried about how far away it was from the beach but it really is an extremely short walk. Owners were extremely easy to get in touch with before we arrived. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second Time At This Home
All was great, just need better beach chairs and tent/umbrellas for the beach. Other then that, we loved it again! Host is great and communicates news of the area! Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach location
Awesome house, even better location! Very comfortable, private pool, and walking distance to beach. There was tons of beach stuff for us to use as well. House is very nicely decorated and has plenty of space. We will be back to the island and this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMI Gem
Everything that we needed was provided. Definitely a property thst we plan to stay at again.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wade K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to relax
I can not say enough good things about this place. The location was perfect. Very short walk to the beach and plenty of places to eat nearby. The house was very clean and well kept and the owner was always quick to respond if we needed them. 10/10 will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dustin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will be back!
We had a lovely time. The property was very clean, well maintained and conveniently located.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Paradise
Clean, well kept, well lit, accommodating with necessary amenities. Peaceful pool setting and great location on island. Communication was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audra V., Phoenix, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Girls Week!
Perfect place for a Girls Week Getaway! Easy walk to the beach and close to everything on the Island Carolyn is amazing! She provided wonderful recommendations for dining and activities. She even checked on us during our stay! Thank you for memories that will last a lifetime!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
We absolutely loved the house, location and pool! It was perfect for our family of 4 with two teenagers (15 and 18). Just a 3-5 minute walk to the beach was amazing! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect!!
This was the absolutely perfect place for our family of 4 to stay on our first trip to AMI. It was spotless upon arrival and Carolyn was wonderful to work with. She was quick to respond and so helpful with any question I had. It was nicely updated with high end furnishings. It included everything we needed, including beach towels and a closet full of beach accessories. The full size washer and dryer was so nice and the pantry was so big and a wonderful bonus! The house had plenty of storage for everything we brought. The pool and lanai area was absolutely amazing and beautifully decorated and landscaped. It was our favorite part! The location of the house was perfect. It was a nice quiet street in a very nice neighborhood. You did not have to cross any of the busy streets to get to the beach. The beach access was directly at the end of the street, not even 2 blocks away. It was close enough to the main part of town that you could get to Pine street or Manatee Beach in just a couple minutes via golf cart. It was close enough to everything, but just far enough to not be too busy. It was very private and did not seem like a duplex at all. I would absolutely recommend this house to anyone and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house with short walk to the beach
Good communication with owner. Loved the pool area with shade, barbecue, and dinning table. I second the other reviewers about the good condition of this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location. Wonderful stay.
The reviews of the property are exactly correct. Clean and tidy, well decorated, newly renovated. Proximity to the beach is amazing and absolutely a highlight of the property. We loved the pool and shaded dining area. Our 7 year old swam every day! The property owner/manager is attentive and responsive helping with a minor dishwasher issue we experienced almost immediately. We will absolutely be back and will stay at this same property again. Stop looking, you’ve found the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We absolutely loved our stay! The home was everything we had hoped it would be. Everything was extremely clean. The location couldn’t have been better. We are already hoping to book again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous rental property near the beach
The property was very clean with contemporary decor. The kitchen and bathrooms were updated with luxurious finishes. The private pool on the property was a definite plus and our 3 yr old granddaughter preferred it over the beach. The owner was very responsive to all our needs. Oh yes and the beach was a 2 min walk. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house with a great location.
2 minute walk to beach in a well maintained property
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely prime rental!
We stayed at the Sand Dollar Cottage for a month in Feb/Mar 2022 and were delighted with this property. It was spotlessly clean upon arrival and beautifully decorated. The backyard pool and surroundings are a little bit of paradise! It is a very short walk to the beach and one block from the free trollley stop. The beds were very comfortable and having two bathrooms is a great plus. The kitchen has beautiful stainless steel appliances with an ice maker and plenty of cooking supplies. Carolyn is a delight to communicate with and makes sure her guests are comfortable with everything. I would not hesitate to recommend this property!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property!
The house is in a great quiet neighborhood, and very close to the beach! Nice pool, well appointed kitchen, and the beds were very comfy! I would definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue S., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness
What a gem!
We loved this property - it's updated, spotlessly clean, and the best location on the island. One block to the beach and walking distance to restaurants, shops, groceries, etc. The space is perfect for a couple or small family. The pool is a gem. The owner is so personable and responsive, and supplies great beach gear. While the condo shares a wall with another, we didn't hear a peep and the neighborhood is also very quiet. The weather can be cool and windy in early February, but the clear sunny days can't be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Sand Dollar Cottage. Property was as described, clean and well equipped for our visit (even had a pack and play and blender for smoothies). Our little one LOVED the pool, the covered shallow portion was perfect for her to splash and play in. It's just minutes from the beach and the wagon/chair/toys were so convenient. We enjoyed riding the trolley (stop just 1 block away) and rented bikes to ride around the north side of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

maryalice k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and close to the beach. Carolyn was very personable and a joy to talk to!
Fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A delightful week at the beach
Positive
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022