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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
Exterior
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Flat-screen TV
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9.8

Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6117 sq m

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  • Pet friendly
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Air conditioning
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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationBradenton Beach5 min walk
  • Popular LocationAnna Maria Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBean Point Beach6 min drive
  • AirportSt. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted)46 min drive

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We had a great stay at Caribbean Reef. This almost never happens but the house was even better than pictured. The pool w...
Chi B.
Feb 24, 2024

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.

Charming Cottage, one block off beach with a private pool and gorgeous backyard!

Caribbean Reef by Anna Maria Island Locals
Home in Holmes Beach, FL

Highlights:
• Private heated pool
• Private patio space
• Private parking
• Elevated covered deck
• Kitchen is fully stocked
• Dog friendly with host approval and additional $250 pet fee

Home Layout
Main level (2nd floor)
• Bedroom 1: King bed with ensuite bathroom
• Bedroom 2: King bed, shares hallway bathroom with shower/tub combination
• Bedroom 3: 2 Twin beds, shares hallway bathroom with shower/tub combination
There is also a sleeper sofa in the living room

Welcome to Caribbean Reef! This gorgeous vacation rental property is a private and quaint villa. It has its own private heated pool, private patio space, and private parking. Nothing is shared with the adjacent villa except one common wall that is concrete block and well insulated to eliminate sound travel. This cute as a button 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom home is centrally located on the Island and is just a short 2-minute walk from the white sand beaches!

This home was re-designed by one of the best interior designers on Anna Maria Island, with new couches, artwork, décor, linens, and comforters, and patio furniture. The kitchen is fully stocked and includes stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Each bedroom is furnished with flat-screen TVs and charming tropical-themed decor. The private and tropically landscaped backyard is a fantastic spot to spend quality time with your loved ones! Relax and lounge around by the pool, enjoy a family BBQ or simply indulge in some quiet time on the elevated covered deck - this home offers it all!
Caribbean Reef has 3 bedrooms. The first bedroom is a Master bedroom, located to the left when you enter the hallway, and has a King size bed and a TV. Located next to the Master bedroom is the second bedroom which also has a King size bed. Lastly, the third bedroom, which is located to the right when you enter the hallway, has two Twin beds. In addition, you will find 1 sleeper sofa. This unit comfortably accommodates a group of 6.
There are two bathrooms at this property. There is a Master bathroom connected to the Master bedroom with double sinks and a walk-in shower. The second bathroom is a separate bathroom with a shower/tub comnbination and is located right by the second and third bedrooms.
Ideally located on the Island this lovely home is close to the popular Pine Avenue on the Northern end and the Holmes Beach - Island Shopping Center just south of the property. It is also a quick trolley ride or an easy bike ride to the popular area of Bridge Street on Bradenton Beach. Spend your days exploring the 7-mile stretch of white sand beaches, tasting the local cuisine or shopping the quaint shops of the Island - there is something to do for everyone! Come explore beautiful Anna Maria Island on your next beach vacation!

This home is managed by AMI Locals, an Anna Maria Island property management company.
We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age.
This property allows pets - there will be an additional pet fee associated. Please see our AMI Locals Rental Policies for full details.

Please Remember:
"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."

VRC#18-000084

Property manager

AMI Locals

Languages

Czech, English, German, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet friendly
  • USD 250 per pet per stay

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1256 sq ft (117 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 250 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 250 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 deadbolt lock
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

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 4 min drive
  • Manatee Public Beach - 4 min drive
  • Anna Maria Beach - 6 min drive
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming Cottage, one block off beach with a private pool and gorgeous backyard! have a pool?

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

Is Charming Cottage, one block off beach with a private pool and gorgeous backyard! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 250 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage, one block off beach with a private pool and gorgeous backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage, one block off beach with a private pool and gorgeous backyard!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage, one block off beach with a private pool and gorgeous backyard! located?

This family-friendly Holmes Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Holmes Beach Beaches are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Charming Cottage, one block off beach with a private pool and gorgeous backyard! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
The house was well equipped and lovely decor. We loved the pool! We were a 4 minute walk to the beach. We rented a golf cart which I highly recommend. You can load your gear and find parking right by the beach access.. or use a wagon or walk or bike. Was very close. If you book through the property manager link it will save you the delivery fee. AMI locals sent us I for Action as promised and checked in several times. Appreciated the attentiveness. Would highly recommend this property. They provided a nice little start up kit of things you need. We had an amazing time and would go back again in the future! Thanks for a lovely stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Great place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic week on AMI
We had a great stay at Caribbean Reef. This almost never happens but the house was even better than pictured. The pool was a great alternative to the beach for quick dips or on chilly days. The kitchen was well equipped for a week stay with good cookware and knives, even a crockpot and griddle. Barbecue was clean and worked great, oven was sparklingly clean. The rental company was responsive and accommodating when we had a late flight on checkout day. Next time I’ll plan better and bring my own soap and dishwasher detergent as the rental comes with a tiny amount. We had a fantastic time and would love to come back to this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

tomasz z.

Liked: Cleanliness
April
Nice , clean house with pool. Very close to the beach. Very recommended!!!! Thank you AMI ! For good time !!!🌞
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Carly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home with good location
Home was wonderful but needs more blankets. The Tv’s in the bedrooms also struggled to work and are not smart Tv’s. Ice machine in fridge also broken and was never repaired so we had to buy bags of ice.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P., Moorestown, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway!
This was our first experience renting through VRBO, and it was our first time in Ana Maria Island after a colleague recommendation… Highly recommend visit this beautiful place, and we hope to return again soon! The rental process was super easy, and they even accommodated our request to extend our stay upon arrival due to have beautiful this home is! The house was clean, and it had the amenities we needed for the week. We drove down with a toddler and an infant to reduce our potential for Covid exposures, and the yard with private pool was ideal for our little guy to jump and swim in. The beach was also a three minute walk from the home, and the wagon and beach chairs provided by the host mean for easy transport with kids to relax on the beach as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Covid Getaway!
We needed to get the heck out of Michigan for a bit and this place delivered! We decided last minute (like booked 3 days before we left) that we were heading back to AMI. House was great, had everything we needed from bottle openers to kitchen towels! The master bed wasn’t super comfy, but whatever. I just took a nap in the sun later in the day! Haha! We’ll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Lesli P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls week
Great location, easy access to get white private beach and the trolley. Ice machine stopped working, we called the guest number next thing we knew he was there with ice and also fixed the ice maker. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H., Winter Park, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious location close to the beach
We had a wonderful stay. The property was very well equipped, spacious, and was only a short walk to an uncrowded nice area of the beach. The check-in process was flawless and Anna Maria Locals we’re very easy to communicate with.

10/10 Excellent

George T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay.
The property is as advertised. Very clean and well maintained. Very much enjoyed our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great sTay!
Close to the beach, awesome pool! This house is perfect for a small family, it’s close to the beach and the trolley stop is right across the street.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vaca-ami Holmes beach
This property is perfect. It offers a pool, clean home, allows kids and has everything you need in the kitchen (even for an extended stay) I baked a homemade birthday cake and frosting for my son and I had enough mixing bowls. And hand mixer/beater. My family and I were very pleased with the home and the two minute walk to the beach. For your convenience, Beach chairs, beach wagon and pool toys are found at the home. Management is A+. Kelly made sure that issues were taken care of in a reasonable amount of time. Love, love, loved ...already planning next years trip with All my family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Loved everything!
House is beautiful and perfectly decorated. Pool area is wonderful for kids and also relaxing and private. Short stroll to the beach. Management very responsive and easy to work with. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Meghan A.

Great Getaway!
Perfect, quiet neighborhood and close to the beach! We had a comfortable stay and lots of fun!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

We had a great time. The home was as nice as the pictures. Very comfortable for 6 adults. Want to
This was our first time to Anna Maria Island. We had a lovely time. Our home was very nice. Close proximity to beach. We want to return. We found good restaurants that were fun to visit. Easy to get around the island. We enjoyed renting the golf cart. We loved the pool and deck area especially in the afternoon after being at the beach. Ate all of our meals that we ate at home o on the deck. Will try to return to this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

susan r., Myrtle Beach, SC, USA

Wonderful property
Enjoyed the pool since the ocean is chilly, enjoyed the short walk to the beach roughly 2 blocks, property is clean and comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

joanne s.

sister vacay feb 2019
if you want to really relax and just chill out this is the place. it i so warm and welcoming done so very tastefully in a beachy theme with all the comforts of home. the place was immaculate and the pool absolutely clean and refreshing with lots of chairs. i would definitely recommend for people looking for a safe clean house near the beach with good restaurants. the feckled fin is such a great pub good food and good prices with wonderful staff. we will be going back again since this place is truly paradise and lisa made sure we had everything we needed for our comfort. thank you AMI it was an amazing trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Larry F.

Great location, nice pool, plenty of space
If you are a first timer to Anna Marie Island and have a dog, this is where you want to stay. An easy two block walk to the beach, with minimal road noise, this house was nicely outfitted. If you are staying for any length of time be prepared to bring along basics like toilet paper, tissue, dishwasher soap, spices, etc. The pool was great - they kept it warm and usable even in cold January when we were there. The pool gets afternoon sun and is protected so again, even in slightly chilly temps, it was great to relax at the pool. If you haven’t used the Spectrum TV system that is installed in that area, you will eventually figure it out. WiFi worked great. Lot of good restaurants located within a mile or so of the house, so you don’t have to drive very far.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

kingsley c.

Great spec for a family breakout
We loved spending two weeks @ Caribbean Reef. The size and quality of the rental was perfect for a family of four and a few pups in tow. Great location near everything you want and need for a great holiday. The management team is awesome and responsive as well. Not a problem or care about our time there. Will contact them again for our semi-annual AMI experience.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Katarzyna G., United States

Great location ,
Great location everything very clean Eric great person to work with
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Derrick C.

Very good. Would stay there again.
Good accommodation. Good area for the beach. Good restaurants. Supermarket near by. Would recommend it to anyone wanting a beach holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Annette O.

Caribbean Reef
Couldn't have asked for a better place to spend our vacation. The location was perfect and the home was beautiful!!! Lounging pool side was our favorite. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Perfect getaway!
This was our first trip to AMI and we loved this house! We spent a lot of our time in the private pool, but also loved that the beach was only a quick walk away. We can't wait to return to AMI and will definitely stay in Caribbean Reef again!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tim J.

Excellent!
Nice house. AMI is first class!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Perfect Beach House
If I were to own a beach house of my own, it would be this house. For starters, the house is beautifully decorated and highly functional. Second, the location is perfectly situated in the quiet part of Anna Maria Island, with less than a 5 minute walk to the beach, and with easy access to the rest of the island. Finally, the pool area is fantastic. It's very secluded and provides a great shield from neighbors and wind. The tanning ledge is perfect for smaller kiddos to enjoy the water with some level of independence. I can't recommend this house enough- we can't wait for our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018