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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
Interior
TV, table tennis
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61484 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

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

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Bean Point Beach - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Anna Maria Beach - 7 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬3 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.

Home with Private Pool. Short Walk to the Beach - Castway Cottage

Castaway Cottage by Anna Maria Vacations
Home in Holmes Beach, FL 34217
VRC17-000189

We're thrilled to welcome you to Castaway Cottage! This delightful home boasts three bedrooms and two bathrooms and is just a short stroll away from the stunning Gulf of Mexico. Your stay will be filled with endless perks, including a sparkling private pool, a BBQ grill, ample seating for everyone, a screened-in patio, and a fun-filled game room with a Ping Pong table. Plan your trip today!

Highlights
• Less than a 10-minute walk to the beach
• Private pool (Heated Seasonally)
• BBQ grill
• Ping Pong table
• Dog friendly

The kitchen has plenty of cabinet space for groceries, essential cookware, and a dining room table. The adjacent living room has two sofas, side chairs, and a TV, and out the sliding glass door is the main-floor balcony with an outdoor dining table for additional al fresco seating. Downstairs is a game room with a Ping Pong Table and a seating area with a TV.

The primary bedroom will make you feel like you never left the beach and has an ensuite bathroom with storage space for vacation necessities and a shower and tub combination. The second and third bedroom’s are vibrantly decorated and each room has closet space. There is a hallway bathroom with a shower and tub combination perfect for refreshing after a long day of adventures.

Room Details
-Primary Bedroom, 2nd floor: King bed and ensuite bathroom with shower and tub combination.
-Second Bedroom, 2nd floor: Queen bed, shares hallway bathroom.
-Third Bedroom, 2nd floor: Two twin beds, shares hallway bathroom.

Castaway Cottage's location offers something for every guest. Head to the beach, dog park, tennis courts, basketball court, skate park, restaurants, bars, or walk up the street to the nearest Anna Maria Island trolley stop and explore the whole island! We can't wait to make your vacation dreams come true!

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Please note that there are external security cameras at this property.

This property participates in our Professional Linen Program. In Anna Maria Vacation's continuous effort to bring only the best quality experience to our guests, we are proud to offer a professional linen service at this property to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This luxury amenity provides you with high-quality Comphy linens; including bedding, bath towels, washcloths, and beach towels that are in place and ready for your use upon your arrival. These high-quality linens are washed in a commercial setting using the latest and best technology.

With host approval before check-in, this property accepts dogs only (No cats or other animals are allowed). An additional pet fee will apply. See our Anna Maria Vacations Rental Policies for full details.

2 cars maximum are able to park at this home. We ask our guests to please plan accordingly and coordinate with your group. There is no overnight parking available for additional vehicles.

This home is managed by Anna Maria Vacations, 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.

Please see our Anna Maria Vacations 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." *Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a private pool and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Anna Maria Vacations

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,484 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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 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
  • 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 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

1020

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of 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 there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

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

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

Is Home with Private Pool. Short Walk to the Beach - Castway Cottage a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a private pool and a kitchen as well as a heated pool.

Are there hot tubs at Home with Private Pool. Short Walk to the Beach - Castway Cottage?

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

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome 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 (29 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 18.3 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Home with Private Pool. Short Walk to the Beach - Castway Cottage?

Yes, every accommodation at Home with Private Pool. Short Walk to the Beach - Castway Cottage comes with a balcony.

Home with Private Pool. Short Walk to the Beach - Castway Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for Us

House is clean, well furnished and had a great supply of amenities especially the kitchen cookware and utensils. Providing more toilet paper (4 rolls) paper towels (2 small rolls)and trash bags would have been nice. Pool was also great and well maintained. Overall it was a great place for a week for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K., marietta, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Walk to dog park, restaurants and beach

Very nice home excellent location has all the beach equipment and backyard totally private around the pool The
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunshine Awesome

Great location! Such an amazing vacation! Great house and pool!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House!

Had everything we needed perfect for our family of 4. Kids loved the pool and we loved being able to walk to restaurants. One issue with a rodent but it was quickly taken care of (outside and not in the house thankfully!). We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

4/10 Poor

Jean D.

Not the best home

There was a dead rat in backyard the day we arrived. Dryer did not work well. Bathroom toilet guts not working. Lower level had bad musty smell. Did not use lower level.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

terry z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place. Many restaurants within walking distance.

Good experience overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anna Marie Fall 2022

The property was beautiful and exactly as listed. We had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fernando S.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had an incredible vacation

The property and location made for a great and relaxing vacation. Minutes walk to a beautiful beach and a great pool to enjoy as a family. We never needed to drive as great restaurants within walking distance and of course the free trolley. Our kids loved the game room which kept them very entertained. Extremely clean and had everything you could need for your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach House for Families

This house had it all, an amazing pool, game room, bikes and all the beach gear you could need! Great floor plan, and totally stocked with everything we needed for a weeks stay! Very clean, and well decorated. Our family felt perfectly at home there for the week. Location to beach is great- 8 minute walk. Or a 2 minute gulf cart ride. We would absolutly stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Property for family vacation.

Had a great stay at this property. The property is well maintained and has lots to offer. Pool, Bikes, ping pong, toys, games, and even tools and helpful items you just don't think about! Backyard/pool area is very private with mature landscaping. Wonderful screened in porch on lower level that we ate several meals at. There really wasn't anything about this property that we felt was lacking. Would book again for sure. Check-in was a little strange as we never received a text with the lockbox code and when we went to the property a little after the 4pm check-in the front door was open with nobody inside. I had to contact the management to figure out what was going on. They responded quickly and even brought over some of the missing "starter package" items. Their response was great but the whole check-in process was just a little off.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi W.,

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to vacation !

This was one of the best places I have ever printed. Everything about the house was spot on. The location was perfect to the beach to restaurants to bars to shopping to everything. The set up of the house with the bedrooms in the game room downstairs in the pool area and the Lanai that was screened in was perfect. The Kitchen was very well stocked and have an extra refrigerator freezer downstairs was perfect. The rental was stocked with all the beach supplies you could need. Would highly recommend this rental for anyone looking for a great great vacation.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and awesome house

Walk to beach was .3 miles (only a 5 minute walk). House is cute and comfy, with extras provided (bikes, wagon, chairs, ping pong, coolers, etc.). Restaurants and trolley stops were also close, making it a very convenient stop. If you want to drive to a beach, they are close too! We will stay here again for sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fully stocked house!!

This house is so well equipped! It’s got all the beach stuff/ toys, bikes, air compressor, tools, seriously… anything you need! It’s a good spot with about a 7 minute walk to the beach. I do recommend booking a golf cart if you can. It was great to load everyone up & go to some quite beach spots on the island. The pool was fantastic, but bring mosquito spray/ candles/ incense, voodoo, anything to keep them away. This was an absolutely awesome family vacation!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

george h.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay

The house was amazing. The added beach stuff, chairs, wagon, toys, umbrellas were a wonderful bonus. Game room was a blast. Bikes already in garage was such a gift. Location to beach was just right. I gave it a four because I had to clean the kitchen before use. Cleaning in general could have been better. Outside garbage was over flowing and we had to wait until trash pick up to put out any garbage we had. Not the end of the world but annoying. Need better cleaning service. Other than that it would be a 5
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quarantine Beach Style

With myself working remote and the kids on e-learning this was a welcome reprieve from the northern climate of Michigan. We loved the beach walks, pool time, and exploring. Thanks.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2020

2/10 Terrible

markus b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hurricane Helene showed up how bad guest service is made!

Property itself woul earn a 5 star rating, but the service during and after Helene makes a 1 star experience of it. Cancelled by renting agency during our stay. No communication no refund no alternative offer. Coming to the region since 20 years, we’ve never made experiences like that.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024