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5 Minute Short Walk To Beach, Shops and Restaurants - Single Level Home

Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and an outdoor pool

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Gallery West
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Island Gallery West - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

5 Minute Short Walk To Beach, Shops and Restaurants - Single Level Home

Recently renovated with a brand-new kitchen, bathrooms, and all new furniture!

Welcome to Blue Bella on Anna Maria Island

Your island escape awaits in our spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bath ranch-style home—all on one easy, breezy level. Perfect for:
• Family vacations
• Wedding guest stays
• Fishing & golfing getaways
• That annual girls’ trip you swear you’ll keep doing forever
Just a 5-minute walk to the beach, shopping, amazing restaurants—or head straight out back to the huge pool or cozy fire pit. Warning: you’ll want to return every year.

The Home
• Single-story ranch layout—no stairs, no stress
• Open-concept kitchen + family room with tons of hangout space
• Bedroom layout:
o Side A: 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms
One bedroom has an ensuite + private patio access
o Side B: 2 bedrooms + 1 central bathroom
• Every bedroom includes closet space + TV
• Extra-large pool with afternoon shade (perfect cool-down time)*
• Large outdoor fire-pit lounge for nighttime stories & s’mores

Beach & Home Essentials
We provide:
• Beach towels, chairs, wagon, cooler
• Bath towels, sheets, blankets (professionally laundered)
• Fully stocked kitchen with dishware, utensils & a blender made for vacation-level drinks
• Starter set of essentials (dish soap, trash bags, bath soap, etc.)

The Fun Stuff (aka why you’ll never want to leave)
Location, Location, Island Vocation:
• 5-minute golf cart ride to AMI Beach Café for all-you-can-eat pancakes (Dad-approved!)
• 2 minutes to Freckled Fin Irish Pub for a cold beer
• 5 minutes to Dips Ice Cream—a must-stop
• The Doctor’s Office is just 2 minutes away mixing up dreamy cocktails
• The Ugly Grouper: if things get… well, ugly, you’re just a 1-minute golf cart ride home
• Fresh seafood from Captain Anthony’s Seafood Market + sides from Publix = the perfect grill night
• Hop on the free Island Trolley to explore Coquina Beach or Anna Maria City Pier
• Ginny’s & Jane E’s for cinnamon rolls the size of your head
• Sunset at The Sand Bar—don’t forget the piña colada with a dark rum floater
• Historic Bridge Street for shopping, street music & souvenirs
• Tide Tables: legendary fried grouper
• Starfish: fried shrimp that people swear is life-changing


Island Living at Its Best
• Lazy afternoons reading while the kids splash in the pool
• Quick walk to the sugar-white sand whenever you want
• Keep an eye out for manatees or sea turtles
• Challenge the crew to a card game at the large 8-seat kitchen table
• In the evening, stroll to the beach for a sunset that melts stress instantly
Sleeping arrangements:
• 1 King master suite with ensuite
• 2 Queen bedrooms
• 2 Twin-bed rooms
• TVs in every room

Experience AMI

Anna Maria Island is a seven-mile slice of vintage Florida charm—flip-flops required, speed limits low, relaxation guaranteed.

See y’all soon at Blue Bella!

*Pool heat available for an additional charge.

Inquire for shorter stays in the off-season.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home in Holmes Beach is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. You'll also find Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is 5 Minute Short Walk To Beach, Shops and Restaurants - Single Level Home a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at 5 Minute Short Walk To Beach, Shops and Restaurants - Single Level Home?

No, but guests can enjoy a heated pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 18.1 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 18.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at 5 Minute Short Walk To Beach, Shops and Restaurants - Single Level Home?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at 5 Minute Short Walk To Beach, Shops and Restaurants - Single Level Home.