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Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored

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On the beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Living area
On the beach
On the beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6144 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, Florida
  • Anna Maria Sound
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Cortez Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Holmes Beach (Ilexhurst), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Cortez Beach and 7 minutes from Coquina Beach. .This beach vacation home is 9.3 mi (15 km) from IMG Academy and 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Tampa Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cortez Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬5 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.

Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored

Some homes are more than just a place to stay—they hold a story. Breakers 1 is one of the few remaining Old Florida coastal cottages, standing strong against the tide of redevelopment. Restored after the 2024 hurricanes, this true beach cottage now features a brand-new kitchen, fresh updates, and the same unbeatable beachfront location that has made it a guest favorite for years.

Set directly on the Gulf of Mexico, Breakers 1 is all about simplicity, comfort, and the kind of beach vacation people often miss out on in today’s high-rise world.

A Beach Cottage with a Story
Newly Renovated Kitchen – Thoughtfully updated while keeping its charm
3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms – Sleeps up to 6
Master Suite – King bed, en-suite bath, and stunning Gulf views
Guest Room – Two twin beds, great for families
Loft Bedroom – Queen bed with water views (open loft, no door)
Spacious Living Area – Vaulted ceilings, original cottage details, and Smart TVs

Guest Favorite
"This home is special. It’s cozy, welcoming, and exactly what a beach house should be. The new kitchen was a great update, but the heart of the home still feels like Old Florida. We’ll be back." – Frank J.

The Beach is Your Backyard
Direct Beachfront – No streets to cross, just step outside
Private Gulf-Front Deck – Watch dolphins play and sunsets glow
Outdoor Dining & Lounging – The perfect spot for morning coffee or evening drinks
Outdoor Shower – Rinse off after a day in the sand
Garage & Parking for 3 Cars – A rare convenience for beachfront homes

What Guests Say
"You can’t get any closer to the beach than this! We spent every evening on the deck watching the most breathtaking sunsets." – Becky W.

Classic Florida Location – Everything Within Reach
On the Beach – Just step outside
Grocery & Shops Nearby – Walk to Publix, CVS, and local boutiques
Great Dining Within Walking Distance – Fresh seafood, island cocktails, and more
Close to the Free AMI Trolley – Explore the island without a car

Guest Experience
"We parked the car the first day and never needed it again. Beach, food, and fun were all within walking distance." – Alan M.

Enhance Your Stay with Our Digital Guidebook
Beach Gear Rentals – Chairs, umbrellas & wagons delivered
Bike Rentals – Cruise the island with ease
Infant & Mobility Equipment – Hassle-free travel for families

Important Details
1-Week Minimum Stay Required
Not Pet Friendly
Parking for 3 Vehicles
5% Military Discount Available

Experience the Beach How It Used to Be
Breakers 1 is a rare find—one of the last true Old Florida cottages on Anna Maria Island. The waves are just steps away, the sand is your front yard, and the home’s character and charm make it an experience you won’t forget. Homes like this are disappearing—book your stay now and enjoy a piece of island history!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features bodyboards on site, surfing/body boarding nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include water skiing nearby.
Limited parking is available onsite.

Property manager

Island Vacation Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1,548 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

Breakers 1 3 BR 2.5 BA Home Holmes Beach Sleeps 8
2531-174541
Breakers 1 3 BR 25 BA Holmes
Breakers 1 3 BR / 2.5 BA Home in Holmes Beach Sleeps 8

Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation rental
Great area. Easy access to local stores and restaurants. Easy access to and from beach. Highly recommend this rental
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vaca
Great house and beach front location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunset Beach House
This is a nice beach house, great location. Just a few steps from the gulf with a private little beach area just outside the house. You can watch sunsets from the living room! The house had everything we needed for our stay. It is walking distance to some places to get breakfast and coffee. Also a Publix grocery store is just down the street. We would definitely stay here again! Some things to note: A safe would have been nice to have. The loft (3rd bedroom) is not closed off, so it might be difficult for someone to sleep up there while people were in the living room. While this house is technically 2 and a half baths, the one bathroom’s shower is a 3’ by 3’ shower stall. Very difficult for an adult to shower in. There are two (maybe 3) outdoor parking spots and one parking spot in the garage. Although it is a very tight fit in the garage.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

suzanne r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is Perfection!
This house is perfectly situated right on the beach. RIGHT ON THE BEACH! It is very close to shops, restaurants, ice cream, coffee shops, pharmacies and grocery store. Everything is walkable. The house is large and spacious. There is an outdoor hose and shower to get the sand off. The deck was a nice respite from the hot sun. The tables and chairs were nice along with the umbrella. Few things that were slight negatives: 1) Upon checking in, I was disappointed to have to contact the property company about lack of towels and all the broken beach furniture. There was also a broken screen door. That said, the property company was very responsive! 2) the master shower is dysfunctional. You cannot avoid showering without getting water on the floor and the floor is warped as a result. It needs to be redesigned. Not my floor but if it was, I’d get it fixed. 3) the thermostat is set so that you cannot lower it below 68. Yet the house has down comforters. We were hot at night and cold during the day. It was hard to find a happy medium. Down comforters in FL seems odd. Other than those annoyances, the house was perfect. We would rent there again if we returned!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan E., Benton

Liked: Cleanliness
AMI
Loved the house in AMI; it was lovely, clean, kitchen stocked with necessary cooking items, loved the view from the many windows facing the beach. I would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely wonderful stay
Everything was clean, and we’ll taken care of. We had beautiful weather. And the local food was fabulous Our house was located in one of the best spots on the beach. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Renter
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakers
The location was wonderful but maintenance could have been better. Windows impaired the view as they were damaged and fridge handle needed repair too. We left a note with the issues we found in the rental. There were other issues also noted. We appreciated the response for the broken umbrella!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location!
This property was a great find!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice!
We have vacationed on AMI for Thanksgiving for the last 9 years. This place was roomy and you can not beat the location. Had an issue with keypad getting in but was resolved quickly. Master bathroom shower could use a door or shower curtain - spacious but can't help to get water on the floor. Overall great rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Worth to come back and we will
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The greatest location on the island !
This property is amazing! The location and views are unbelievable. We are coming g back next year and I wish this was a 4 bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle L., Pulaski, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunset Paradise
We had an amazing February break in the beach! This property accommodated our family (6) perfectly! We have 4 teenage daughters; they had their own space and felt at home. We rented bikes for the week from Fun and Games - it was very affordable and worth it! The location of this property is 1 block from Publix, Walgreens and many local shops. If you’d like to see the sunrise - we biked to the bridge and to 28th street where the views were magical. We saw dolphins, caught fish in the surf, walked the beach, rode bikes, enjoyed the Ugly Grouper (food, drinks and live entertainment) and played lots of games. The property has beach chairs, water floats, sand toys, a char coal grill, puzzles, games and beach towels! We would highly recommend renting.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lication
Perfect location right on beautiful beach. Accommodations were excellent although the house could use some maintenance - nothing major that affected our stay, just some inconveniences.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay on the Gulf
Perfect spot for a Anna Maria Island getaway. The house was basic, but everything you need when the beach is 10 yards from your door. We did have a few little maintenance issues but the company was quick to respond and fix. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location!
At first blush the house is quirky. But with each passing day of the most relaxing family time right on the beach out the door you quickly forget about any quirks and you fall in love with it. Spent Thanksgiving there and had everything we needed for all our meals. Easy kitchen to cook in. For the price it should have a gas grill instead of the charcoal ones. But it's right on the beach. The pictures highlight the views out the 10 windows from the living space. 7 of the windows have condensation between the panes and are foggy. Some of those blinds are broken and can't be raised. The view is everything and those windows and coverings should highlight it, not detract from it. But it's right on the beach! Had a blast, would go back, don't want to nit pick, but for the price those easy changes should be addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renate L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house right on the beach
You cannot get any closer to the beach than this home. There were a few maintenance issues that had to be fixed while we were there but the management company was fast to respond and fix the issues. Though there is a garage we could not fit either of our two cars in it. They had plenty of beach toys for the kids in there though!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!
This beach house was in the perfect spot! We could open the back door and take 30 steps to the ocean! There were also plenty of shops to walk to for last minute needs and special treats. The decor was definitely not updated and there were some minor things that needed fixed in the property. It was by no means “luxurious”, but it met our needs and felt clean. I’d go again, just for the location alone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

harry w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Beautiful house and the location we had a great time would definitely like to rent it again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trey B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
The location is perfect. Couldn't have asked for a better place to spend the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breakers 3
Nice view short walk to beach

10/10 Excellent

jean c.

Liked: Cleanliness
lovely cottage
Wonderful stay on the beach. Plenty of room and great views of the ocean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Very nice property in a great location to everything!
If you want a gorgeous view and just a few steps to the beach then this is the place. Very clean and has everything you need! We would definately recommend this home to all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Nice house, well-stocked kitchen and amenities, terrific outside area!
We enjoyed staying in this house. It had lots of windows and felt very open. There was a lovely garden between the house and the beach which we could use if we wanted more privacy. The living room was comfortable and the kitchen was large and very well-stocked with every pan or utensil you'll need. It is important to know that there are some minor privacy issues - the master is in the middle of the house and has french doors with curtains over them, but not terribly private. The third bedroom is a loft over the living room, so whoever sleeps up there will rise in the morning whenever the first ones rise. Also, there is not a shower/bathtub upstairs, although there is a half bath. Overall, this house served our needs well and we'd stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bob A., Bloomsburg Pa

Exactly as described
We loved it.. house is very close to the water and very close to grocery store and other businesses. Our family loved it and are looking for next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017