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Adorable beachfront rental in a great location with Gulf access right outside

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On the beach
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
On the beach

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 657 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Adorable beachfront rental in a great location with Gulf access right outside

Playa Casanas South

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This property has a seven-night stay requirement. However, select properties have the flexibility for shorter stays.

Head to Holmes Beach for your next sun-filled getaway and revel in a spectacular island experience when you stay in this adorable two-bedroom home right on the beach!

With the flour-soft sands of the Gulf of Mexico as your backyard, we wouldn't blame you if you spent your entire vacation lounging on the beach! If you feel like exploring, though, leave your two cars parked in the driveway and use the free, air-conditioned trolley to get around. Check out famed Pine Avenue for shopping and dining in the city of Anna Maria to the north, or head 10 miles south to historic Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach.

Inside your home away from home, use the free WiFi, watch a DVD on the flatscreen TV, or catch up on your reading on the screened lanai while you savor a cold drink. Cook delicious meals in your bright, fully equipped kitchen, or grill some mouthwatering seafood on the gas BBQ. Keep your home base sand-free after by rinsing off in the outdoor shower, and freshen up your bathing suits with a spin in the private washer/dryer.

This villa, which sleeps six, can also be rented with the adjoining rental if you're traveling with a larger group (up to 12).

Book this rental today and come live the slow island life in Holmes Beach!

THINGS TO KNOW
Please note, all guests occupying this property who are under the age of 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Thank you!*
We will not be accepting payments for pool heat for the months of May through October.
Code enforcement notification: 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.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 610 sq ft (57 sq m)

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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 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 first aid kit
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

13689

About the neighborhood

Map
Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • West Coast Surf Shop - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cortez Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Coquina Beach - 8 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Seafood Shack - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable beachfront rental in a great location with Gulf access right outside pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable beachfront rental in a great location with Gulf access right outside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable beachfront rental in a great location with Gulf access right outside?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable beachfront rental in a great location with Gulf access right outside located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach villa is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, AMI Paddleboard Adventures, and West Coast Surf Shop. Manatee Public Beach and Anna Maria Sound are also within 15 minutes.

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Adorable beachfront rental in a great location with Gulf access right outside Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Amanda N.

AMI
The location is amazing! Cozy home that was comfortable for two.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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4/10 Poor

Eldon A.

GirlwCurls
Steps from the beach and bathroom. Noise prove Plenty of towels Centrally located
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

Asmus E.

Basic basic interior but vreat location
Like the beach access, everything else is basic…

8/10 Good

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The Sunset experience.
Excellent rental right on the beach with beautiful sunsets. Property could use a few updates but can be overlooked due to location. Stayed for two weeks, had excellent weather. We did experience red tide and lost a few beach days, but it gave us time to explore the area. Would definitely return.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
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4/10 Poor

Sam V.

Location was great but…
No air condition for 4 days, no washer/dryer until 3/4 of the way through our stay, no hooks or anywhere to hang towels, awful pillows. Very small hot water heater, very small fridge. The whole unit was clean but shabby and needs paint, new couch & chairs and kitchen amenities. The staff was very responsive to the things they could take care of but said we would receive a partial refund and we haven’t yet. Beach access was the only thing that made it redeemable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C., Palmetto

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little place on the beach
It was an economical location right on the beach. After reading all the past reviews looks like the issues were addressed. All the appliances worked well. A/c was nice and cool. Water was always hot as needed. The mattresses seemed to be in new condition. Nothing in the cupboards except plate ware so you’ll need to bring the essentials. There are stores and restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

ellen k., Glens Falls, NY

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location No frills abode
I was traveling with my 90 year old mother so proximity to the beach was paramount. It was perfect for the location also quick to walk or bike to Publix and a few restaurants I would have liked more attention to details like cutlery and kitchen supplies A sponge, two garbage bags, two dish washer pods and two washing machine pods were also provided We used none as the washer dryer were not operating ( we were offered compensation and new units to arrive upon our departure) Dishes needed to be washed at each meal to have clean for next so no use for dishwasher Grill worked and was easy to use No functional beach chairs provided Plenty of towels, beach and bath Finally cleaning crew could definitely pay more attention to every corner in each room Yuck The ups outweighed the negatives if location is more important than amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Matt L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
poor beds and pillows. great location
Bare bones. Uncomfortable beds and pillows. Spartan kitchen with teflon peeling off pans. soggy cushions in lanai. No beach accessories except 4 chairs and towels. small hot water heater.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Nancy T., Middletown, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean but old
Property is old and needs updating and some paint. Back door is clear glass with no privacy. We had to cover glass with black garbage bags since there were no blinds or curtains. Bathroom needs updated. Dirt between wall and washer/dryer.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Joy W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Location the only positive
So much about this unit needs attention...master bed with a small coverlet across part of it instead of a bedspread; water running in bathroom sink splashing all over and making the floor wet (only stopped when we shut off cold water supply underneath); empty ice trays that we figured out had cracks (only partially explaining the dirty freezer floor covered in a sheet of ice), dishwasher that was hard to open and not secured to cabinetry (had to hold in place or it would fall forward when racks were pulled out); screen on back door flapping in the wind; dirty handprint on the wall; kitchen chairs with a sticky finish that we were only comfortable using if covered with towels; two TVs that we couldn't get to work even after hooking up the HDMI cable to the one on the wall and trying the various remotes (including one with sticky residue of duct tape and a missing battery cover); tiny stickers on floors and other places; an ironing board but no iron; welcome notebook with no useful information except trash pickup days (though garbage bins outside were never actually emptied). Received a text from Vacasa before we got there asking us to rate cleanliness. Gave them a 3 and replied with photos and details of issues we identified as soon as we had arrived (late evening). As we discovered other issues the next day, messaged them again. Never received any response until text on checkout day to say they hoped we enjoyed our stay. We could hear the ocean waves from the back patio and
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Migely J., Chicago, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
Great Location on the Gulf but over-priced and in need of maintenance/ better management
My husband and I along with 2 young adult children just finished our stay. The positive: It’s on a beautiful Gulf-side beach location with fancy houses going up by it. Close to everything as well and was clean with a couple of notable exceptions. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed the beach and AMI.. The beach cottage is actually 2 units that are next to each other. It’s cute but in need of an overhaul including better local vacation rental management with excessive service fees charged for cleaning/local Vacasa property management, it was not worth the money that we spent in comparison to others. Know that I have rented via VBRO many times and always had great success with rentals, less so this time. Here are some details: -the unit is much smaller than it appears. There is no way that it could sleep 6. One could not pull out the sofabed and still get in the front door and there was no extra bedding. -The tiny hot water heater is in a kitchen base cabinet and runs out after even 1 quick shower. We had 4 people so a lot of cold showers when we wanted to go somewhere at the same time. -the fridge is tiny with missing side drawers that made it difficult to store items. -missing essential item in kitchen like can opener that we had to purchase. -the bathroom has rust and peeling paint by the shower and chipped paint vanity. The walls need to be repainted throughout especially the master bedroom and bathroom.. The queen mattress needs to be replaced; the twin beds are fine. Issues with Vacasa rental property management: Vacasa had incorrect and conflicting information about wifi access that was a big deal bc my son and I had to work for a part of the time. Our rental neighbor couldn’t even get in to their unit initially bc of being provided the wrong code. Vacasa also had sent instructions about pool access when there was none to both units. /Poor local support. Vacasa has a 24/7 offshore support center even when one calls the “local”number during business hours. It was frustrating after many attempts dealing with wifi access issue that we resolved ourselves and provided default network info back to Vacasa. A local rep stopped by for a service call (not from us)and learned that the pre rental inspection hadn’t been properly done-(e.g. no new air filter and air vent caked w/heavy dust). To her credit, she took pics. & tried to help In current state, I do not recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

Randy H.

Great location....but...
location was great. small duplex but clean and in decent shape. our queen size bed SUCKED!!! Noisy, shot springes and damn lumpy bed. we had 6 outdoor patio chairs, but 4 were broken. I called Vacasa about safety concerns but they never replaced the chairs!!!
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6/10 Okay

Lawrence S.

Playa Casanas South
This cottage is in a perfect location on the beach, very close. The owners need to provide some TLC to the interior. Painting, some repair (closet door in master was off hinges), essential kitchen equipment such as new pots/pans, cutting board, and veggie peeler. Hot water tank may need replacement as we had to wait 1/2 hour for hot water to return after one shower before another. Couch needs replacing. Mattresses in both bedrooms need replacement (indented in center on twins and on each side on queen). Light fixture cover in porch was missing and its ceiling fan only ran on one speed. Vacasa locally was very responsive.

6/10 Okay

Patricia W., Hermon, Maine USA

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Mother daughter vacation
I stayed here with my 2 adult daughters. First the code for the door didn’t work and it took us about 15 minutes with the people on the phone to finally open a lock box with an actual key to use in tv door. The place is much smaller then it looks in the pictures. It was not as clean as it should have been. The cable and Wi-Fi was out Saturday till Tuesday at 4, they did compensate us for that. We had 3 wash clothes for 3 people for the whole week. We asked for more and they brought us 3 more, so we went to the dollar tree and bought some. 1 of the twin beds was very squeaky every time you moved at all it would wake you up. The management people on the phone and the 2 guys that came to fix the cable were very nice!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan N.

Location Location Location
We absolutely loved staying at Playa Casanas! The location is amazing. The beach is not too crowded at all and being mere steps from the sand is priceless! The house is small but well equipped - our family of four fit nicely. I wouldn’t recommend it for bigger people or folks who want to stretch out as you may feel a bit claustrophobic. We had a few hiccups when we first arrived but they were settled quickly. We loved staying there so much we tried to book a vacation for next year but sadly it looks like there is no availability- perhaps they are removing the house - and we are extremely disappointed that we have to find another place. It’ll be hard to match this location so hopefully it’s just an error on Vacasa’s part. We did leave two beach umbrellas for the next guests as well as beach toys so hopefully they go to good use!
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10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Vacation
We love the location, right on the beach ⛱

8/10 Good

Cliff J., Clarkesville, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great location, but...
It's a DUPLEX... a fact NOT listed clearly. Motel-6 bedding, furnishings, and appointments. Fantastic beach, with great screened porch, grill, and patio.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Great beach access
Small beach house was fine for two adults and a small dog. Problems with the keyless entry that was not fixed until Thursday. Mattresses and frying pans need replacement. More lighting in living area would be nice. The water heater is very small and does not provide enough warm water for one shower. There were no hangers in the closets.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danita L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
The battery on the door needs replacing. Other wise after calling the office and getting a new code we got in. Clean place
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location with the best backyard
While the house is small, and the beds aren't the best, it's more than made up for by the location and its gorgeous backyard. It's near everything on the island, and would highly recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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6/10 Okay

Diane B.

Location was perfect! Had everything needed. Biggest issue was dirty walls, even a handprint, w...
Location was perfect! Had everything needed. Biggest issue was dirty walls, even a handprint, which would have been easy fix, washing the marks off. Refrigerator had no arms for shelves and no side or coffee tables to put drinks, etc. Very small living room and beds too hard. Can't beat the access to the beach, gorgeous. Enjoyed our time on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

What a Great Trip!
This is such a fun island. We are a family of 5 and had a blast. The house is small and it's a duplex, but it's right on the beach, close to shops and really good restaurants and lots of fun activities. This is a really fun island, I can't wait to come back!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

What a Great Trip!
This is such a fun island. We are a family of 5 and had a blast. The house is small and it's a duplex, but it's right on the beach, close to shops and really good restaurants and lots of fun activities. This is a really fun island, I can't wait to come back!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

What a Great Trip!
This is such a fun island. We are a family of 5 and had a blast. The house is small and it's a duplex, but it's right on the beach, close to shops and really good restaurants and lots of fun activities. This is a really fun island, I can't wait to come back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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8/10 Good

Michelle V.

Nice duplex with a crowded beach
We enjoyed the duplex - it was small but very functional. The screened porch was our favorite feature! We didn’t love the beach, though, because it was very crowded. We expected to have some space to ourselves since we paid to rent a beach front home but crowds of people were there, especially on Saturdays. There was lots of wildlife, which was great!