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Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach!

Holiday home in Holmes Beach with kitchen and patio

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Pool
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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

Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach!

This is the Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island...with a pool.

Make yourself at home in this welcoming 1-bedroom Holmes Beach retreat. This cozy house features a nice living room with a sofa bed, perfect for extra guests. With amenities like AC, Wi-Fi, and a washing machine, guests can unwind and enjoy a stress-free stay. Kickback, relax, and enjoy everything Holmes Beach and our house has to offer.

Our home is a completely renovated 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom home that will take your breath away! Located in Holmes Beach, it is 5 houses and a short 1 minute stroll to the beautiful white sandy Gulf of Mexico beaches.
The beach itself is quiet section due to the fact that there are no large resort / hotel / motel accommodations close by.

We are the ONLY one-bedroom private home with a pool on Anna Maria Island.
Many homes on the Island are actually duplexes where you each have your own pool but have shared interior walls.
This is a truly 'Private' home without shared walls, or a backyard separated by fencing.

The private heated pool has a waterfall, in-pool cocktail table, and bench seating. Outdoor amenities include lounge chairs, dining table, outdoor shower, front porch seating and gas barbecue.

With tropical style coastal furnishings, this home has it all, located within a short walking distance to many shops and restaurants. It is also very close to one of the free trolley stops. The bedroom includes a king bed, large flat screen TV and DVD player. The living room has a couch, love seat and a large flat screen TV with DVD player. Bathroom includes granite counter tops and a walk-in tiled shower. Bring your mobile devices as this home is equipped with Wi-Fi throughout.

We provide you with all the items you will need such as luxury bedding, bath towels, washcloths, beach towels and a fully equipped kitchen.

There are chairs, umbrellas and floats that you are welcome to bring to the beach. We also have a cart to make it easier for you to get them there :-)

There are two security cameras at the property, one at the front door and the other at the side gate facing the driveway.

Check-in 4PM
Check out 10AM

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking

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)

General

  • Bicycle parking

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

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
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
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

Map
Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cortez Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! located?

Located in Ilexhurst, this holiday home 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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Reviews

Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 269 out of 270 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 270 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 270 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 270 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 270 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bob Y.

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

Awesome

Everything was perfect !!Location could not get betterPool was perfect.Bed was perfectHouse was cleanKitchen fully stocked Thank you Jessica for a beautiful vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

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

Little piece of heaven

AMAZING way to unwind and relax!!! This was our second time we spent our vacation here and we already booked our stay for 2026....
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

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

AMI again

We stayed in this little cottage 10 years ago. It was a joy to return. Maybe we will come back in another 10. Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

It was the best experience that we have had

Such a cute cute place! It was perfect for us and the private pool was so nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Great location. It is the “Best little beach house “.

Awesome vacation spot. Carolyn is the perfect host.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph P.

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

Mini get away

The house. the location, the total feel and experience was simply amazing. Short walk to the beach and literally in the middle of everything needed or wanted on the island. Definitely a place worth revisiting. Highly recommend to any couple who just wants to getaway give this beautiful beach house a visit
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxann M.

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

Retirement Getaway

My husband and I were looking for a place on Anna Maria for just the two of us and The Best Little Beach House was perfection!! Proximity to the private beach area was literally a 3 minute walk. Everything you need for the beach is provided. Then the great surprise of a backyard pool for lounging!! Truly this house is awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

The best vacation.

What a fantastic house, and location. Literally a 4 minute walk to the beach. The pool was so relaxing, and well taken care of. Plenty of space for 2! We cannot wait to come back! Our week was the first week of May.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEPHEN C.

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

GREAT LOCATION

VERY NICE
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelia W.

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

Best little beach house!!!

Property was beautiful and exactly like expected. Had no issue during stay and hosts were excellent with communication with us even suggesting an excellent restaurant for our 25th wedding anniversary dinner. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Beachhouse

Absolutely delightful. Just as promised. Carolyn was an amazing host. Perfect location.No need for a car. Use the trolley!!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henk V.

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

Amazing place

What a vacation place. Perfect location about a 2 minute walk to the beach. Nice little pool right in the back yard. What more could you ask for? The host (Carolyn) was very responsive to any questions or requests we had. Overall, a fabulous place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Couples Paradise.

House was beautiful. Pool was wonderful. Location perfect. Quiet neighborhood. Beach. Parks. Ocean playground of swimming, watersports and fishing. We will be back !! Paradise !!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Perfect!

My husband and I have booked several vacations on AMI through VRBO and luckily have never been disappointed. However, the Best Little Beach House surpassed all others! The location is perfect, no busy streets to cross to get to the beach, close to shopping, but very quiet neighborhood. The place is spacious and was very clean. You can tell it is well maintained. And Carolyn was very accessible and cordial. We enjoyed our stay so much that we booked again for 2023!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

dawn y.

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

We will be back!

This is the second time I stayed at the Best Little Beach House (it truly is!), and can't wait to book a third. The house is exactly as it appears on the website, and the description is 100% accurate. Spotless, has everything you can possibly need and then some. Location is amazing - a 2 min walk to a beautiful beach. Trolley stop is a short walk away. The location is perfect. Parked our car upon arrival, and only took it out 1 time the entire week (for a fishing trip). Can't wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

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

Best Vacation

The property is just as described. Having a pool just for us was the best. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Perfect weather no humidity!! Beach was a short walk away.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

A Week in Paradise

This is our 6th year at this same property and it is everything you can imagine, and we keep coming back for this little slice of Heaven!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

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

Love AMI

We had a wonderful time
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

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

A Dreamy Stay

We had waited 3 years to rent this popular property. It was worth the wait. The house is simply perfect- outdoor spaces front and back ( porch & pool) extend the delightful indoors. The beach is a minute walk down the street.The hosts are exceptionally caring and accommodating.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

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

Wet week

The property was wonderful, unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

It's perfect!

It's truly perfect - in every way! This cute little beach house was ideal for two people. We loved it from front (porch with Adirondack chairs) to back (adorable backyard pool)! You could see the ocean from the driveway. : ) The owners have done a terrific job of thinking of everything you could possibly need. In my husband's words...I wouldn't change a thing! (and he is very picky about places) We would love to stay here again when we visit Anna Maria Island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray H.

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

Always a great time…

at the Little Blue House. We’ve been coming down for 10 years and love our stay every time. Carolyn is a wonderful host. The island is recovering surprisingly quickly from the hurricanes and continues to get closer to normal every day. Most restaurants are open again. The beach is in fine shape. LBH is still the same. It came through the storms with flying colors. We will be back!
Stayed 21 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelia W.

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

Awesome location and sunsets

House is very well stocked and maintained. Due to the potential of hurricane Helene, property owner was in constant communication with us and kept us updated with the progress. This was our second stay at this property and location is awesome. We will definitely stay there again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024