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Gulf Sands 201 2/2 Condo Gulf Front With Large Pool

Condo on the beach, with water park

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Outdoor dining
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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61008 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Beach view

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

This condo places you next to Bradenton Beach and Manatee Public Beach. The condo includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Anna Maria Sound - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Gulf Sands 201 2/2 Condo Gulf Front With Large Pool

VRC16-000492


Gulfsands Condo #201, located at 4200 Gulf Drive in Holmes Beach, is a beautifully furnished two bedroom, two bath condo directly on the beach. It’s in a popular Gulf front complex with a large heated pool and undercover parking. This complex is located adjacent to the Manatee Public Beach to provide added activities for the children as well as a lifeguard protected beach. It’s centrally located in Holmes Beach so you can easily explore all that Anna Maria Island has to offer. The very large pool area provides lots of room to sun bathe and also offers a very large covered area if you want to just relax in the shade with a book after a stroll on the beautiful beach. Enjoy the sunsets over the beach from the open porch.

This unit is immaculately kept and supplied with lots of extras! There is a 50” flat screen television in the living room. The main bedroom has a 36” television and the guest bedroom has a 21” television for DVD use only. There is a stack washer and dryer in the unit.
Beach chairs, umbrella, toys and wagon are in the storage room on the ground level.

Gulfsands #201 will sleep six with a king size bed in the spacious main bedroom while the guest bedroom has twin bunk beds as well as a queen size bed. This is a premier Holmes Beach vacation rental. You’ll love it!

Gulfsands is a one week minimum rental.
Parking is limited to two vehicles only.
Not a pet friendly rental

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.
The condo is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washer/dryer, a coffee maker, and a phone.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

  • Unit size: 1,008 square feet

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

No events allowed

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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25
Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Gulf Sands 201 2 BR / 2 BA in Holmes Beach Sleeps 6
Gulf Sands 201 2/2 Condo Gulf Front With Large Pool Condo
Gulf Sands 201 2 BR / 2 BA Condo in Holmes Beach Sleeps 6
Gulf Sands 201 2/2 Condo Gulf Front With Large Pool Holmes Beach
2531-174570

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to this condo?

This condo is located in Holmes Beach, just steps from Bradenton Beach and Manatee Public Beach, and within a short walk of Holmes Beach Beaches. You'll also find Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this condo?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Is this condo next to a casino?

No, this condo is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this condo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this condo.

Is Gulf Sands 201 2/2 Condo Gulf Front With Large Pool a good place to stay for couples?

At this beachfront condo, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some condo units, as well as a heated pool.

Does Gulf Sands 201 2/2 Condo Gulf Front With Large Pool have a hot tub?

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

Does this condo offer breakfast?

No, this condo doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this condo allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this condo.

Are there connecting rooms at this condo?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this condo.

How close is the airport from this condo?

The closest major airport to this condo is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 16.7 mi away (35 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 19 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Gulf Sands 201 2/2 Condo Gulf Front With Large Pool?

Yes, every condo unit at Gulf Sands 201 2/2 Condo Gulf Front With Large Pool comes with a balcony with some featuring beach views.

Gulf Sands 201 2/2 Condo Gulf Front With Large Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nan F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

gulf sands

not very clean or maintained properly to put it short
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

May Getaway

We have stayed at this property before; but not in this unit. It was so much nicer than the previous one we rented!It was very clean and the kitchen and bathrooms were all nicely updated. There were so many little extras that made our stay especially nice: starters on dishwasher tablets and dishwashing detergent, paper towels and toilet paper; as well as spices, oils, and cooking supplies. The kitchen was WELL stocked. There were also an abundance of fresh beach towels and bath towels. The location couldn’t better: directly on the beach with private beach access, Publix within a few blocks, and the local gym less than a 5 minute drive (they have weekly memberships, FYI!). If you like firm mattresses, this is your place! Lots of blankets and pillows made the stay very comfortable.Large TVs in the living room and bedrooms. TONS of books to read in the mini-library. The patio furniture is in great condition and the balcony offers a full beach view. We watched the dolphins play for about 20 minutes the morning we left :) There is also a small storage area of beach supplies- chairs, umbrella, wagon, etc. I will say the beach chairs needed a little attention- we ended buying some camp chairs from Ace Hardware (also a close drive) and donated them to the storage area, as the ones there had mildew and rust on them. But other than that- excellent stay! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dena P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Family Vacation

We had a great family vacation with our 3 kids, ages 11, 10, and 7. The condo had everything we needed including chairs and toys for the beach. The location was perfect with being just steps to the beach and trolly as well as a large warm pool. We would love to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice beachfront condo

We really enjoyed staying here. The place was immaculate when we came in - by far one of the cleanest places we’ve stayed in. It’s very well stocked with kitchen items, towels and all the beach things you could need. Two parking places were included so we could park a golf cart, too. The pool and grounds were clean and well-kept- pool is heated but not overly hot. We didn’t mind being next to Manatee Beach or the road. You do hear some noise occasionally from the road, but it didn’t bother us. Communication from the rental office was excellent. Great location - right on the beach, and it’s nice to be We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

LOCATION CLEAN

This unit is clean,well stocked, in a fantastic location! Just steps from the beach. This unit has a shaded parking space. The property is very clean pool great .The trolley picks up right next door every 20 minutes,. Would love to stay again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

Absolutely lovely condo, location and host. Would highly recommend. We plan to visit again. Thank you Dennis and Susann for opening your home to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Alex P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beachfront

I found the proximity to the beach and stores to be very convenient. The one down side was the noise from the street and beach parking lot. The cars and constant buses make a lot of noise beginning at 7:00am. Otherwise, it was a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P., Chicora, Pa

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic condo!

This is one of the best condos we have ever stayed at. Literally everything we needed was there (that we couldnt bring due to flying), kitchen was very well stocked. Location to beach and stores was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome property!

This property was great! Great location, great space, great amenities, great accommodations. The only things that were not ideal was the payment option, the key access and the lack of ceiling fans. It would have been great to just have our card charged for the balance of what was due vs having to call and provide an e-check. Would have just rather not had to think about it. A keyless entry, like other condos at the same complex would have been more convenient. Ceiling fans in Florida are a must. They would have made our stay more comfortable. But I would still recommend this property to a friend.’
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Great beach stay!

This is a wonderful, convenient vacation spot! We had an issue with a tv and password for WiFi but it was quickly fixed or explained! We felt it was clean and well taken care of! We plan to stay again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Susan A.

Condo is beautifully decorated and very clean.

We were very happy with the condo. It was clean and beautifully decorated. The complimentary snacks were a nice little surprise. The building being directly next to the public beach made it noisy and the beach quite crowded. The traffic was unbelievable.& not what I want to encounter on vacation. Longboat Key looked much more appealing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

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