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Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a fitness center

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

This vacation home places you next to Bradenton Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Island Gallery West. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Island Gallery West - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 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.

Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

210 65th Street Holmes Beach, FL 34216
VRC17-000007
No cancellation fees!
Cancel 60+ days before arrival → Full refund
Cancel within 60 days → No refund
Extended stays & bookings $20,000+ → Full payment 90 days prior, non-refundable
$500 deposit due at booking; balance due 60 days prior
Third-party travel insurance through Beach Retreats is non-refundable
No changes permitted within 60 days of arrival or during stay
We highly recommend cancelation insurance

At 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, this is one of the most charming rentals on Anna Maria Island!! Located a few houses from the beach, it is only a two minute walk until white powdery sand is between your toes! Easy on the kids and even easier on you! Around the corner from restaurants, pubs & stores by bike, car or free island trolley. Free trolley stop is only three houses away! Trolley will take you and your family all over Anna Maria Island for sights, food, ice cream and shopping. Makes getting around a breeze! This home features a huge 32 feet long heated pool with waterfall, enormous sun step for kids/babies that don't swim & spa to relax in after your busy day of walking on the beach. Pool has it's own table with water seating - great for snacks and drinks! Mermaid Crossing is a luxurious and welcome retreat in the perfect location on Anna Maria Island. This bungalow has been fully renovated with no expense being spared. Boasts luxury with 5 flat screen TVs, stainless steel appliances, beautiful 'wood' tile floors, granite counter tops, unique beach decor, tropical heated pool and a massive outdoor covered cabana with big screen TV, custom bar & lounging furniture. Outdoor seating for 15 plus. Tropical landscaped back yard is private and fenced in. Indoor dining table seats 8! 2 master suites with en-suites featuring top of the line king sized beds, 3rd room with a king sized bed and the kids room featuring 2 bunks that sleep 5 (4 twins & 1 pull out twin trundle). Decorated in ultimate beach style with tons of loving touches, Mermaid Crossing is the place for a large family gathering or a simple quiet retreat. The homeowners stay here with and without their children (sorry kids!) so this get away is set up with all of the necessities and tons of extras! Garage is stocked with 2 kayaks, 2 bikes w/ drink holders and baskets, wagon, toddler tricycle, toys, 8 beach chairs, 2 large beach umbrellas, beach towels, and beach toys. At the beach expect to see dolphins, manatees, fish, birds, crabs and sometimes jumping rays! Take the free trolley to Bean Point, or down to historic Bridge Street. Eat at restaurants like Beach Bistro, Chateau Anna Maria, grab burger's at Skinny's, or watch the sunset at the Sandbar. Go parasailing, take a sunset cruise or paddleboard on the crystal clear blue waters in the Gulf of Mexico.

​​​​​​​We might be only 7 miles long but Anna Maria has everything you could possibly need for your perfect
beach vacation. Traveling with a little one? All our homes come with pack & plays and highchairs. Need
more? There are several great rental places that have everything from baby gates to golfcarts, and they
will drop them right off at your vacation property for you. No need to pack beach towels we provide
those for you.
Remember we are laid back and on Island time - Flip-flops and shorts are ok for breakfast, lunch and
dinner no need to overpack you will most likely be in your cutest bathing suit or bikini anyways.
No need to pay the crazy high fees to check all those bags! With Publix, CVS, and Walgreens right on the
island you can grab any sunscreen, hair product anything needed, why haul it all with you?

“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”

We do our rentals from Saturday to Saturday, if you are looking for a stay that is not a 7-night rental or would like to begin your vacation on a day other than Saturday please send us an email to reservations@beachretreatsfl.com as we can sometimes accommodate alternate reservations
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. 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
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

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

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

153966
4 Bed/3 Bath Bungalow Heated Pool Spa Beach Bikes Kayaks
4 Bed/3 Bath Bungalow Heated Pool Spa Bikes Kayaks Free Wi fi

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Holmes Beach, just steps from Bradenton Beach. You'll also find Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home associated with 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 a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a private pool and a kitchen along with a heated pool.

Does Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub 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 free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 18.4 mi away (30 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 18.2 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

Yes, every accommodation at Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island comes with a deck.

Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Derek D.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, great amenities, almost perfect!

We had two families of 4 and the property was just about perfect for our needs. We really enjoyed the proximity to the beach and restaurants. Though we didn't use the hot tub (it was August), I could definitely see making good use of it in the cooler months. The only negatives I'd say are a few items in the house that were out of service. We found one of the main kitchen table chairs in the garage missing a leg, and one of the bedroom fans didn't work until my BIL did a bit of problem solving. Not huge deals, but probably things that should be addressed prior to guests arriving at the house. All in all, we'd definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, amazing backyard

This property was great and held 8 of us easily. It had everything you would need and the backyard is great! My only complaint was I don't think the property was cleaned great before we checked in, and the grill was filthy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

whitney l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful!

Our trip to AMI was absolutely wonderful! We traveled from Missouri for a family wedding and had people of all ages with us. The house was the perfect setup and the back yard/pool area was the best! The swim ledge was perfect for our 2 & 4 year old. We were so thankful for the included beach toys, wagon, cooler, and stroller! We would book this place again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah M.

Family vacation

We had a group of 7. Ranging in age from 9 to 74. The house was nice but many things didn’t work (ie tvs) or were very dirty ( the ice dispenser and washing machine were incredibly moldy). Proximity to the beach was good and there were a few restaurants and shops within walking distance. This place is run by a company not a person which isn’t my favorite. The website was horrible. I logged in once and then could never get back in. The price was way too high. And they supply absolutely nothing for cleaning the home or toiletries. I think this is silly since we are responsible for helping to keep the home clean. Instructions were lacking for how to use the pool. We struggled to get the hot tub even warm and we have a pool so not being able to figure it was frustrating. I would not return to this home but it nice while we were there.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We had a wonderful vacation on AMI. The house is exactly as advertised. We had everything we needed and the beach was less than 5 minutes away. The pool is great and very private. Only issue we had were the tires on all but one bike were flat. But, we were able to rent bikes for the week from Beach Bums. We would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Shawna H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The location of this property was great. The beach is close by and the area was quiet. The home had plenty of space for us all and the decor was very nice. There was some cons to our trip. The WiFi password was listed differently in several places we contacted management and they were able to help us. Other things we came across with the property were the main fridge ice maker was broken along with the outside bar fridge had a door broken off the freezer. Apon arrival it did not seem to have been cleaned in the outside patio area. Landscaping appears to have not been taken care of in quite some time .During our stay there was not enough hot water for all of us to take hot showers. The washing machine appeared to have black mold on the door gasket and had a musty smell. The toaster only toasted lightly on one side. Some of the patio furniture was stained or breaking. During our stay someone came once to clean the pool, it was stated they would clean twice. We are not pool experts so not sure if this pool was a chlorine pool but we did not smell chlorine at all . By the end of our stay 4 out of 6 of us had very painful inner and outer ear infections to deal with which the doctor thought it could be from dirty pool water. There were a few rodents seen outside nad in property . The breaker to the master bathroom kept tripping also. The bunkrooms smoke alarm was missing from the ceiling. I did mention our issues at the end of our trip to management by email.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring training

We have been coming to AMI since 2014 and this is the best place we have rented.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B., Dillsboro, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

Loved being on a 1 level! We could see where everyone was at all times!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyn K., Ocala, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

very nice!

we realized on our first full day that the hot water heater was not heating properly, and also there was a problem with the garage door. We contacted them the management company and they sent somebody over right away. Also the owner of the property contacted us and was very helpful and very kind. Sometimes things happen it’s nice to know people care and take care of them. We would definitely vacation with this company and this owner again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place

We absolutely loved out stay here! There was so much to do at the house for all age ranges! The kids loved the little area by the pool with the TV and hung out there a lot of evenings! It was mere steps from the beach which was awesome! Perfect space for 1-2 families with kids! Literally the only issue was having to go buy ice every 5 seconds because the only ice maker was the one in the fridge which didnt produce much! Overall we are obsessed with the house and everything it had to offer! ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Nancy R.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location and nice house but needs to be thoroughly cleaned.

The beach house was nice. The location is great! Just wasn’t thoroughly cleaned. There weren’t enough towels in the bathrooms. The washer and dryer looked like they hadn’t been used for a while and had a strong odor. Some of the furniture was old and starting to fall apart.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Satisfied

Loved everything about the house! Very comfortable for our family vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agnes H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

This house was perfect for our group. Plenty of space for 3 moms and 4 teens. The girls loved the pool and the beautiful beach is super close. We cooked most of our meals at the house and everything was very convenient. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie B., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break

Perfect location near the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation home

We had an amazing experience from the time we arrived. I don’t have one back thing to say about this home. The backyard was perfect and the walk to the beach was super close. It was stocked with everything we needed and stores were close for extras. The inside was clean and decorated so nice. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dustin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

One of our favorite places
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trystain J.

Liked: Cleanliness

As stated, great!

Nice property with all amenities as stated on listing. Easy walk to the beach, 1.5 blocks (though 1 block is less than a typical city block). Outdoor living was great; covered patio with tv, 4 pool lounge chairs, warm outdoor shower, hot tub that was hot, private backyard, grills and outdoor table. Room to spread out and congregate. Ocean and pool toys, bikes and coolers were much appreciated. Plenty of plastic and glass dishes & glasses.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

KATARZYNA S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home with everything that you need!!!

All I can say is that we were super happy with this amazing home. It was perfect for our group of 8. Very specious, clean with everything that you may need. Kids loved the heated pool and used it for hours every day. Located just a short distance from the beach it was just what we were looking for. Will definitely come back again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular Vacation

The house was amazing. More than we expected and will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Doreen E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House!

This house was perfect for us. It was very nice and so close to the beach. We loved the pool, and rode the bikes every day. It was well equipped with plenty of towels and beach towels too. We thought it was a great place! I might make a suggestion that they supply more eating utensils. We ran out of forks daily. You might want to bring some plastic forks when you come. We would definitely stay at Mermaid Crossing again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Had a lot of fun. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Simone G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

This house was awesome! 6 houses to the beach. Excellent layout for 2 families. Owner’s suite is on the other side of the house with a walk-in closet big enough for a pack n play or 2! One of the king rooms has a full bath for another couple and that suite is plenty big. The other king room isn’t big at all but worked just fine for 2 teenagers. The bunk bed room has 5 beds since there’s a trundle. Very easy to share with another family. We never felt like we were on top of each other. The decor was outstanding. The finishes are gorgeous. The pool was such a wonderful retreat! Having covered outdoor space was a major plus since it rained frequently on our trip. Loves the house! We would rent it again!!! A few cons: the floors are impossible to keep clean and show everything…even grains of sand. The cleaning crew did only an ok job. There were sticky remotes. Water stains/dribbles. Former tenants clothes under the bed. It was NOT gross in any way, but it was obvious they were super busy and most likely had to rush. None of it was a deal breaker at all. Again, we would rent this property over and over. Things I would suggest to the owners: •put sliders on the kitchen chairs (so loud on laminate) •Adirondack chairs would be a welcomed addition •organize garage toys and beach equipment •put hooks in the yard for hanging/drying towels •add mattress pads: the beds are very hard •upgrade pillows/sheets
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for families with convenient beach access

Our two families (4 adults, 5 kids) spent a week at Mermaids Crossing and couldn’t have asked for a better property! There were plenty of sleeping/bathing accommodations, open kitchen/living space. The outdoor space with pool, covered seating, patio, and grill was perfect for our crew to spread out and enjoy! The beach accessories and bikes were a huge help and nice to have! The house and pool were clean and well maintained. The beautiful beach was quick and easy to access by walking a short distance. We absolutely recommend this property and plan to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021