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On the beach
On the beach
On the beach
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 656 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Ocean view
    Ocean view

About this property

Entire place

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

Gulf-front home with deck and direct beach access - steps to trolley

Sea La Vie

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Step right outside onto white sand and the turquoise Gulf of Mexico at this two-bedroom Holmes Beach cottage, a beachfront escape with a private deck, incredible sunset views, and an ideal location within walking distance of restaurants and the free trolley.

This darling Gulf-front cottage is located in the heart of Holmes Beach, just a few blocks from some of the most popular restaurants on Anna Maria Island. Find stress-free parking in the two provided spaces, spend your days sunbathing and building sandcastles on the beach, and wander three blocks east to catch the free island trolley for a fun-filled day of shopping and dining. Of course, we wouldn't blame you if spend all day with a good book under the umbrella as the water shimmers beside you!

Wake up to the soft sounds of seagulls and crashing waves, whip up stacks of homemade pancakes in the kitchen, and bring your plates outside to the patio table for breakfast on the beach. Use the free WiFi to catch up with loved ones back home, and spend the afternoon cooking on the charcoal grill and watching the kaleidoscopic sunset over the Gulf.

You'll be the envy of every vacationer on Anna Maria Island. Get on island time and reserve your stay at this Holmes Beach cottage today!

THINGS TO KNOW
All guests occupying this property who are under the age of 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Swimming nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Parasailing 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
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 600 sq ft (56 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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Anna Maria Sound - 7 min walk
  • Manatee Public Beach - 14 min walk
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 3 min drive
  • Cortez Beach - 5 min drive
  • Coquina Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf-front home with deck and direct beach access - steps to trolley pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gulf-front home with deck and direct beach access - steps to trolley?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf-front home with deck and direct beach access - steps to trolley?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf-front home with deck and direct beach access - steps to trolley located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ilexhurst vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. Manatee Public Beach and AMI Paddleboard Adventures are also within 15 minutes.

Gulf-front home with deck and direct beach access - steps to trolley Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Amazing cottage on the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S., Rome, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, location, location!
House was ok, location was unbelievable!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sara B.

PERFECT SPOT
This place isn't the ritz by any means, but its perfect for a beach vacation. Every day we drug our beach tent onto the beach and then at the end of the day we just dragged it back to the porch! What you're paying for here is the location and it's worth it. Also, the size was comfortable for our group of five.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

snowdenski

Disliked: Cleanliness
Perfect location; terrible management
The location on Ana Maria Island and proximity to the beach and water are outstanding. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize that Vrbo passed me onto a giant international rental property management corporation, who I would never recommend based on this experience. They are nearly impossible to communicate with and have not taken good care of this property, which exhibits, rot, mold, and extensive wear and tear. I certainly won’t use that company in the future, and I will be less inclined to use Vrbo. I have had very good luck with another vacation rental booking platform and working directly with property owners because they take pride in said property. I hope that in the future VRBO will be more transparent with who they are representing on their platform.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sea La Vie
Step off the deck, you are on the beach! A perfect cottage by the sea. Plenty of towels, kitchen well stocked, tvs in every bedroom and living area, great Wi-Fi, a very nice January getaway! Tim & Pat
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Porch to Beach
This small cottage was perfect for our family of 4. Couldn’t have asked for a better place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megadittle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Want to go back! Best ocean front vacation.
Cutest cottage with the best, private beachfront deck and view. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Susan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding location and view!
We love this spot! I have to say I look forward to the laundry room being repaired for use and I wish there was a little awning on the front....otherwise just perfect.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frances G., Windsor Heights

Liked: Cleanliness
You can’t beat the view!!
This is our second year at SeaLaVie. The deck with its amazing view is worth it all. The berms on either side of the deck provides just enough privacy to separate you from the many visitors on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Could not beat the location of this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
This is the second year renting this cottage. It is in a great location. Despite the fact that it is not updated much the location is pretty good abs compensates. The price per night continues going up despite the fact that no updating to the property is done which is a shame. The beach is very nice and the house is right next door to the public beach access which gives you a bit of traffic and parking difficulties, but having two parking spots is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Zach G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is excellent, home is lacking.....
Let me start by saying that the location of this property is perfect. You are ON the beach, and it’s a beautiful beach. You can walk for miles in either direction. The location made it worth saying here and if the listing was accurate I would rate this home 5 stars. However many of the amenities that are listed are not actually there and communication with the property manager is non existent. There is NO washer or dryer on site. It is suppose to be shared with the property behind it but that property is condemned due to black mold and everything is tore out. There is NO DVD player or stereo. And any communication with the property manager never happen. The actual local manager never got back to us in the entire week we were there! Other people from Vacasa eventually contacted me and settled any issues we had. That being said I would not stay on a Vacasa property again. Again this house has perfect location, it was clean, and functionality wise it was fine for our family of 5. There are no pantry items as listed so make sure you bring or buy anything you need to cook. Only 1 roll of paper towel and 1 roll of toilet paper for a whole week.......so yea bring supplies. Great location, decent house, terrible management.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Location
The location of this property is everything! If you want to sit on your patio and enjoy the beach right at your toes---this is the place. Check in was simple, however, emails sent to the property manager are not answered promptly or sometimes not at all I most definitely would stay at this property again. I would suggest that the MBR ceiling light and fan be repaired as neither worked. Some of the windows could not be opened as well. The property is a 2 block walk to the trolley which will take you north and south on the island. That walk is certainly longer that the one from the patio to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter break
Perfect house for my daughter and I Had a great time. Loved the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
The property is well located, it is clean and spacious. It is right on the beach so it’s very convenient. They really need to evaluate the electrical system and the internet fails quite a bit. If you turned the microwave on the light flicker and dim, the same happens with the disposal.... The beach is nice and the water temperature was amazing! Enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Josh V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach getaway
My family of 4 (2 kids 4 and 8) stayed here last week and it was exactly what we were looking for. Quiet place with direct access to the beautiful gulf and privacy from others due to COVID. Because there is not much public parking in the area for non residence we essentially had the beach to ourselves. I was shocked at how secluded it was from other people. The house itself is a tiny home but was fine for the 4 of us and wasn’t the reason we were staying there. It was all about the location and the beach. When we first arrived there was some renovations of the beach taking place which was a bummer bc it blocked out access for the night however they moved quickly and the management company did the right thing for us. All said I would absolutely stay here again and we really enjoyed our time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary W., Belmont, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best Location EVER
Couldn’t have asked for a better location. Very comfortable and close to grocery store - a five minute walk. Sat on the deck every night to watch the sunset - beautiful!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Beach Access
Almost perfect! It was small but perfect for 3 or 4. No need to be inside much. Beautiful patio with chairs/table. Nice clean grill. So convenient to the beach! Perfect for kids with frequent needs such as bathroom, snacks, etc. I cant wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susannah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Beach Cottage
We had a wonderful stay at this cozy cottage. The location can’t be beat ... right on the sandy beach! 4 women sharing one bathroom was tricky at times (tee hee). Sharing the laundry room with the house next door was no problem. All appliances were fine, but a Keurig coffee machine would be a welcome upgrade. This cottage was clean and perfectly comfortable. We’d love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019