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

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

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

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!

Property manager

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Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

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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
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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

About the neighborhood

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Holmes Beach, Florida

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ilexhurst vacation 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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Breakers 1 | A Classic Old Florida Beach Cottage – Fully Restored Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 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

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vaca
Great house and beach front location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

Good vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location could not have been any better. We wanted to be on the beach and we were just steps from being on the beach and in the water!! Would like to see a few basic items in the kitchen to cook with. Also, as mentioned in other reviews, the 2nd shower is way too small.

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome location!
This property was a great find!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

jean c.

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

Daniel B.

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

Barbara K.

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

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
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10/10 Excellent

Frank J.

Winter escape
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay , a perfect location right in the middle of the island walking distance to dinning, grocery shopping and ice cream cone.The home was immaculate and our family enjoyed it very much. We will return. Over al 5 rated

10/10 Excellent

Jan E., Benton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Gustavo M.

Awesome place to stay
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Been there a few times. Looking forward to next year!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Clint B.

Breakers 1
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful experience!
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10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Week vacation with two small children
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time staying at Breakers 1. It was super convenient to be so close to the beach. Our baby monitor even reached the house from the beach! There is no bathtub but our kids were fine to use the showers. Great location next to cvs and groceries. Be sure to get to the beach early and set up because it’s right next to the public beach entrance and other folks tend to set up right in front of the house if there’s nothing there!
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10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

A Great Trip
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our stay was wonderful. The house was clean and located in the perfect spot. We enjoyed the deck every afternoon after our walks along the beach. The sunsets are amazing! The upstairs bedroom is a loft and our kids wished they had a door but it worked out. We love Anna Maria Island!

10/10 Excellent

Gregg S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Renter
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
Worth to come back and we will
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Syracuse, NY

Location, Location, Location!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house is the most perfectly situated house on the island- right on the beach! We spent many hours sitting in the "front yard" looking at the ocean with our feet in the sand. The hosts were wonderful to work with and even ordered corn hole bean bags when we found the boards in the garage! You won't be disappointed if you choose to stay here!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia R.

Best beach vacation!!!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved everything about this rental. Home was clean, nicely stocked with essentials and beach toys. The location is amazing!! We plan on a return trip next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Breakers 1 Vacation Rental
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is a beautiful property that I would highly recommend. Meets all of our vacation needs. IVP has always been responsive to questions and issues (e.g. even rescuing our trash bins from the neighbor). I can’t wait to come back next month!
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10/10 Excellent

Liane E.

Holiday Break
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We met up with some family members during the holidays. The ample outdoor areas made safe gathering so enjoyable! Of course the perfect weather didn't hurt. We love this location. Its along a beautiful stretch of the coast and so handy to shopping.

8/10 Good

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
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8/10 Good

Liane E.

Breakers holiday reunion
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a fabulous home 4 Hour Family reunions. With sons coming in from the West Coast, Denver, and the East Coast oh, we had plenty of space to enjoy each other's company. The beach could not be more beautiful or handier.
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10/10 Excellent

Lewin D.

Week at Breakers 1
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our week’s stay at Breakers 1 in January 2021.Great location and beach access. Accommodations very clean and well appointed and management staff quite helpful and responsive. Problem with TV resolved within 10 minutes of call by staff person’s arrival and repair.