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Gulf Beach Apartment - with Pool & Beach Access

Apartment in Holmes Beach with kitchen and balcony

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
A heated pool
Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Gulf Beach Apartment - with Pool & Beach Access

Apartment in Holmes Beach with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free apartment features a pool, parking and Internet access. Additionally, music library, video library and books are on-site. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a sofa bed and a coffee/tea maker.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

James Ferguson

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
On-site 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Gulf With Pool & Access Holmes
Gulf Beach Apartment - With Pool & Beach Access Apartment
Gulf Beach Apartment - With Pool & Beach Access Holmes Beach

About the area

Map
Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Manatee Public Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Cortez Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Gulf Beach Apartment - with Pool & Beach Access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Gulf Beach Apartment - with Pool & Beach Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf Beach Apartment - with Pool & Beach Access ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf Beach Apartment - with Pool & Beach Access ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf Beach Apartment - with Pool & Beach Access located?

Located in Ilexhurst, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach. West Coast Surf Shop and AMI Paddleboard Adventures are also within 15 minutes.

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Gulf Beach Apartment - with Pool & Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Great location to beach. Very clean and well kept property. Booked for next year already.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean convenient perfect short walk to Beach grocery store restaurants everything you need all within walking distance perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

It’s beautiful, relaxing, close to everything and a view of the sunset. We visit friends, we make new friends, we swim in the pool, sit on the beach, shop, and it’s relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Loved the walking proximity to the beach & the community pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10

This property is exactly as described. It is clean, has all the comforts of home, and is steps away from the gorgeous beach. We will definitely be booking this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Beautiful and clean property, very short walk to beach. Definitely a place we will return!

10/10

Palm cay is a beautiful property that is well maintained. We stayed in Unit 8 on the second floor. It was clean, nicely decorated with eclectic art and furniture, and a well appointed kitchen. Beach chairs, towels and umbrellas were available, which is a huge plus. James, the owner, was in communication and checking was easy. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

Everything was perfect. Highly recommend Palm Cay 8 for the pool and 60 steps to the beach. Close to Publix and other stores for necessities.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

We love this property and have been coming for a few years. It’s welcoming. It’s immaculate inside and out, along with a pool, laundry and the friendliest neighbors.There’s parking or use of trolley, the beach is a 1/2 block away, shopping and restaurants nearby. Every time we come we find something new and amazing. Stay here and leave room for us, because we’re coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

This was my second time staying in Palm Cay. One of my favorite aspects of this unit is the balcony, which is a great spot to drink your morning coffee, listen to the birds, and people-watch. Super convenient to so much: one block (more like half a block) to the beach, an easy walk to several good shopping strips (Walgreens, liquor store, beach supplies, Ace hardware store, ice cream, restaurants) and to the Publix supermarket. We had rented a car, which I might skip next time and just use the free trolley service instead. Always a great time at this location.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

The condo was fantastic. It was very clean and well appointed with many extras. We enjoyed the CD and DVR collection as well as the beach chairs and cooler. It is a 3-4 minute walk to the beach. Loved everything about the place.. The king sized bed is great. Looking forward to returning.

10/10

Apartment was exceptionally clean. There was not a grain of sand on the floor when we got there. Kitchen is well-equipped. Lots of towels and beach towels provided. Beach chairs and umbrellas were at property, but we didn’t use them since we brought our own. They looked to be in very good condition though. Loved the short walk to the beach! Pool was very nice and never crowded since there are so few apts. in the complex. Easy communication with host. Unlike other places that we’ve stayed, this place didn’t require us to basically clean the apt. before we left. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Great location with a very short walk to the beach. Once we parked our car we never used it again until we had to leave. There are great restaurants and shops a short walking distance and the free trolley has a stop right on the corner next to the front of the condo building which takes you anywhere you need to go on Anna Marie Island. This unit had a great updated kitchen and all the pictures you see are truly representative to the unit. It has a personal feel with everything from CD's to movies and books to the artwork on the walls. Thanks for letting us stay we will be back again for sure!

10/10

If you want to be steps from the beautiful beach, then rent this place!! We loved the location of this VRBO. You cannot see the beach from the rental, but it is literally steps away! My husband and I had a beautiful Thanksgiving Week in Anna Maria. The sun set each evening at 5:30 PM - BEAUTIFUL!! There are 2 benches at the beach opening if you want to sit there to watch. But the rental did come with beach chairs and umbrellas, we used them daily, so nice since we flew in from Michigan. This one bedroom rental is spacious, clean and decorated really beachy cute. We found the pillows a bit hard for our taste, but that is the only negative for us. Hot shower & plenty of towels, along with beach towels. The kitchen had everything we needed to make some meals (freezer has ice maker!)(we soon found out that Anna Maria is a bit pricy on drinks & food) - it was all ok, we made due. Walgreens is right at the end of the road, a very easy walk, picked up sunscreen, bar of soap, liquor, wine, pop and Starbucks cold Coffee drinks. We had friends pick us up at the Sarasota Airport and they graciously took us to Winn Dixie (they said it was less expensive than Publix, which we could have walked too as well) - we bought the needed essentials to make breakfast & lunch at rental. We did one breakfast out at Peaches, it was short walk next to the Walgreens, very good French toast and omelets. When we looked for dinner places, we tired to focus on those with outdoor seating because of COVID. You can take the Anna Maria FREE Trolley North or South - (stops right out in front of rental, just tell the driver where you want to go) to get to dinner places. Our favorite night was at Harry's (Trolley North), good food and live music on a lovely patio. We also spent one night swimming in the heated pool (WARM, felt great!), ordering in Dominos Pizza/Salad (they deliver for a $4 delivery fee) and playing cards. A few mornings we took the Free Trolley North or South - to the North, we got off at the end Anna Maria Pier and then walked to Bean Point (about 1.5 miles) and walked the beach back to the Sand Bar Restaurant area (another mile or so) It is a BEAUTIFUL walk! - ended up at MY AMI French Food, sat outside on their patio, had the Croque Veggie, it was AMAZING!! We highly recommend this rental, owners were fabulous and we would love to come back next year!! THANK YOU!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

10/10

Perfect spot for a couple
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

The apartment was nice and clean and very close to the beach. We took advantage of the beach chairs and umbrella and close to a trolly stop also. Pool was nice. We would love to stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

Your centrally located. Our home is just the right size, bdrm, bath, liv rm, kitchen. Parking space out front, pool in court yard, the gulf a half block away. You’re near a grocery store, shopping, restaurants, trolley stop, etc. it’s A-1. We’re coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

We loved our time there and will be back. Close to the beach and the heated pool were great assets. Clean property and apartment.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

We were there attending my grandson's destination wedding. The condo was perfect for me, my 14 year old granddaughter and daughter in law! One very short block from the beautiful beach! Everything you can possibly need was included at the condo. We did rent a golf cart to get around as the area was all residential and most restaurants were further north. We did take the free trolley to a restaurant the first night but the driver let us off after we told him where we were going only to find out it had closed. Since I fractured my knee I had a walker. That's when we knew we needed the golf cart. But the island is amazing, restaurants were great but expensive & since we had all those spices and condiments we cooked 2 nights while there. It was well worth the money & we enjoyed our stay very much. James Ferguson was easy to contact & responded quickly, & his housekeeper, Jennifer, did an excellent job of keeping the condo clean. The smoke detector chirped one night and she was there within 2 hours of calling. All in all we had a fantastic time! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10

Mr. Ferguson was a pleasure to deal with. The condo was cute and clean and a very short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

Such a cute condo clean well furnished and steps to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

This property had everything we needed and a few surprises too. We loved to music selection and the CD's. Nice pool and the beach just a few steps away. James was easy to work with and answered all the questions we had very promptly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

We loved this place. It was just the perfect size for us, very clean, with good counter space in both bath and kitchen. Location was excellent. We were concerned bed might be too soft, but it was just fine, and the ceiling fans were awesome and the quietest in the history of the world, haha. Thank you, we'll be back!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10

James was great with answering questions and providing a lovely place to stay! Great location, everything you could need for your stay, the beach or the awesome pool! I will definitely recommend and look to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10

The location is great. We have stayed on other parts of the island, eight or more times. We really appreciated the convenience to the main shopping plaza with Publix, Dunkin Donuts and a variety of restaurants. The condo has been renovated at some point and the attention to detail from floor to ceiling is well done. The short walk to the sand is nothing and having a trolley stop is worth a lot.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021