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A heated pool
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Gallery West
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

Bradenton Beach is within a 5-minute walk of this vacation home while other popular sites like Bean Point Beach are within a few miles (5 km). The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Island Gallery West - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬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.

Oasis by the Beach managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

🌴 Oasis by the Beach by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals
📍 202 69th St, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
🪪 VRC17-000120
🏡 5 Bedrooms | 4 Bathrooms | Sleeps 10 | Heated Pool & Hot Tub
🚗 This home can park up to 4 vehicles
🎧 Quiet hours at 10p-7a: please respect neighbors
Book with confidence:
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
For reservations 21+ nights or $20,000+ → 10% deposit due at time of booking.
Third party travel insurance cost is due at time of purchase
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

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 inquire before booking as we can sometimes accommodate alternate reservations

This amazing rental is a favorite for all that stay. 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom beach home just a one minute walk to the famous Anna Maria Island beach. The beach stretches for miles in each direction. Feel the powdery sand between your toes and enjoy the warm Gulf waters.
This home has all the style and deluxe amenities you could hope for. There are three elegant king master bedrooms, two with en-suites. The fourth bedroom has a queen and the fifth a twin bed and a twin bunk bed, a favorite with the younger kids. There are TV's in each bedroom.
🚗 This home can accommodate up to 4 vehicles

The backyard is a secluded oasis with a wonderful lounge area with comfy sectional where you can soak up the sun or just curl up on with a good book. Cool off in the saltwater pool by day and relax in the hot tub at night (the pool is heated in winter). Catch the sunset over the ocean from your rooftop terrace. Enjoy living in style with the beautiful beach decor, 10 ft ceilings and top of the line finishes. Connect to the Wifi and enjoy the large screen TV's. Free North America telephone service is included.

Situated right in the center of Anna Maria Island, it's a great location for exploring the island on one of the bikes or on the free island trolley that stops close by. The shops and restaurants in the town of Anna Maria are a five-minute drive to the north, while quaint Bridge Street and its pier are just a little further to the south. More locally, Holmes Beach offers a choice of sixteen restaurants, a marina and the main shopping center on the island (Publix supermarket, drug stores, beach accessories etc.) 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”
🛜 This home features Silicon Travel. With Silicon Travel's firewall place in place, you can prevent internet access to any malicious activity in a Vacation rental home. Any guest device (WebCam, Baby Monitor, etc) can be added for a set time and will be removed automatically upon departure.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 5 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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • 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

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

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

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

153969

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around 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 Oasis by the Beach managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

Yes, there is a garage.

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, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Oasis by the Beach managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

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

Are there hot tubs at Oasis by the Beach managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

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

Are there connecting rooms at Oasis by the Beach managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

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

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 (43 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 that I can book at Oasis by the Beach managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

Yes, every house at Oasis by the Beach managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island comes with a balcony.

Oasis by the Beach managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Has an issue with the air conditioning and a smoke detector at check in but was promptly addressed
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this place was wonderful! Great common areas, amazing pool and so close to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent pool and location

The private pool and location to beach were outstanding. It is also a quick drive to the pier, local restaurants, and grocery store.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L A.

The house was wonderful...we couldn’t have asked for another thing!

The management company was a pleasure to work with. We will definitely stay at Oasis by the Beach again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property

We enjoyed our stay at Oasis by the Beach. The home was a short walk to the beach and the pool was an added bonus in the afternoons.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break

The house was ideal for our family!! We enjoyed every afternoon at the beach and the pool area was exceptional!!!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Iris H.

excellent

we were very happy with the property..It was perfect and the rooms and pool area were lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holmes Beach Dream

The perfect location! Right across the street from the beach. Fairly quick response time considering everyone was dealing with a hurricane the week prior. Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay!!

We enjoyed the amount of space it had for 2 families. The children really enjoyed the fact that they had their own pool and the floaties that came with it. We enjoyed the convenience of how close it was to the beach also the commodities that came with it, including wagon, bikes, etc. The place was very clean and pretty.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chasity S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!!!

We had a wonderful time and the home was great!! Pool and hot tub were a great temp. The video board with instructions, reminders, recommendations was great! Loved they had everything we needed for the beach… including a wagon. We cannot wait to come back, thank you for great memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent trip

Best place we’ve stayed at in the 5 years we’ve been having our guy trip. The place was very spacious and well appointed. The pool and hot tub were awesome. Walking distance to the beach. Did that 4 of the 5 days. Hoping to come back next year too.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Sherrin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for 3 couples and kids

Just as described in write up. Bathrooms clean, kitchen well stocked and pool refreshing. Clean towels and sheets. Bikes available too!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dani Power Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house!!

We loved our stay. A block away from the beach, the pool is great and even has a jacuzzi. The kitchen had everything we needed during our stay. One of the beds was awful. we had 2 other bedrooms available, so we were able to switch. Overall it was perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Our stay was absolutely perfect! The property was beautiful, I thought even better than the photos. The backyard was a tropical paradise. The location was awesome and we were just steps away from the beach, making it easy to go back and forth to the beach all day! They had everything we needed in the house, including a pack’n’play and high chair for the baby. We would definitely reccomend this place and would come back as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oasis at the Beach

Had everything you needed. Bikes, ping pong beach stuff, pool toys. Nice pool and hot tub. Nice bathrooms. Bedrooms sort of small. Family room rug dirty. Plenty of utensils and kitchen supplies. Kitchen cupboards a little banged up.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super close to the beach, great space for our group.

We had a wonderful family vacation here. Eight adults and 4 kids fit very comfortably. The walk to the beach is not far at all, basically just across the street. We went to the beach every morning with ease and spent the afternoon at the lovely pool when there was enough shade. We contacted the host a few times with questions and they were super responsive. A+ communication. We would definitely go back! Maybe just a different time of year (soooo hot lol).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Loved everything about the house .. only problem is the pool was not cleaned when we got there and only cleaned one time and was suppose to be twice .. need to leave a pool cleaner there so people can clean the bottom of the pool .. the nest is not long enough … but house and pool was great .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Carla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Proximity to the beach was fantastic! We had ample space for everyone. All beds were comfortable except the one on the main floor. Kitchen drawers need some TLC. On of the wicker chair arms need some attention. If you’re not careful you can scratch yourself. The photos in the VRBO listing needs updating.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Maybe not a family house

We arrived to a home that had what we needed except comfortable furniture, heat , dining chairs for 10, living room furniture that would welcome a family during inclement weather. An outside spiral staircase leading to the crows nest without chairs. A spiral staircase that shook in the wind sounding like a thunderstorm day and night. We love Anna Maria Island and usually our accommodations are wonderful. For the price of the weeks stay home was a disappointment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location Family Friendly

Excellent property that is well managed. Less than two blocks from beautiful beach with all the beach toys you need. We were a family of ten and felt very comfortable in the home. So nice thst they have spare fridge/freezer in garage. Really need this for larger groups. Pool area was our own little oasis. Private with the shade we needed after too many beach hours. Pool was serviced twice while we were there. Very clean. Easy drive to all the island has to offer. Equipped with very cool interactive information board and their binder is chock full of great recommendations. We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaycie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

The whole rental process was very easy. This property was perfect for our family. We had 6 adults, so 3 king bedrooms for 3 couples was perfect and we had 3 children. The bunk room was perfect for the littles (3 & 5) with an extra twin bed and a queen room for the teen. The pool in the back was great. And the location was perfect. Easy access to the beach. And all the beach gear you need. I wish there was a picture of all the beach gear available to see prior to arrival so you know what to pack. (Or not to pack) There was literally everything you need. Chairs, umbrella, wagon, beach cart, shovels, sand toys, etc. There were 4 (3 working- 1 was broken) bikes to ride which was nice. Also rented a golf cart- that was clutch. Our family of 9 loved this spot and the entire vacation. We would definitely stay at this property again and repeat this trip!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The 4 stars on cleanliness was for the pool, the house was perfect. Workers that were suppose to come on the Friday before and repair a section of brick and tile on the pool, showed up Monday morning and cement dust was everywhere, the manager immediately sent someone to clean the pool Monday, then someone else came out later in the day to clean it with a more powerful vacuum, we thought we were going to be ok but it rained and the pool was never clear again, I assume that the dust that remained around the pool washed into the pool. So we unfortunately had very little use of the pool, I wouldn’t get in it and neither would my husband, the young adults did jump in and cool off. Our stay was nice, the beach was close, the house was comfortable for our family. The upstairs bedrooms were really nice. We had the downstairs bedroom, bed very comfortable, room small and not as updated as the rest. We would definitely rent from this rental company again, even after not having full use of the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

cindy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mom’s 80th birthday week with family!

Beautiful property, amazing location, and super spacious! All was according to the online pictures for the AMAZING pool oasis, hot tub and private patio! Comfortable bedrooms and plenty of bathrooms. Well stocked! And high quality furniture throughout. Only Downfalls: Bikes were broken which was very disappointing and one thing we looked forward to. (property manager addressed that two new bikes should have been there and were missing). A few things reported that were a bit to well worn out - vacuum broken, bikes broken, two kitchen chairs loose and breaking, broken door hinge, kitchen faucet broken on one setting, worn our cushions in living room chairs, well worn kitchen skillets, master bath slow drain and backing up. Ripped boogie board and a few additional minor things reported) Clare was very pleasant and documented our concerns. Overall I would stay here again, even with these items reported. Great for families!! Birds eye view deck, and lots of chairs and toys to take to the beach! And tons of good beach towels provided! My adult kids loved the ping pong table too! Fun place with access to water activities close by, and if you are looking for a chill time out of the commercial beach areas this is the place for you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittni M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice home and great location!

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The house is literally a 3 min walk to the most beautiful public beach that was not busy. The home had beach chairs, toys and a wagon for us to enjoy the beach daily. The home was very clean and really pretty. Great layout for a bigger family and lots of bathrooms. We had 5 adults and 3 kids and still had an extra bedroom we never used! The bathrooms were all large and had very nice showers. The beds were very comfortable too. We rented a golf cart for a portion of our stay and had a lot of fun exploring the island. Everything is about 5-10 minutes from the house so great location. Surrounded by beautiful homes and very quiet neighborhood. Only a few downsides were that the palm trees were so beautiful but blocked most of the afternoon sun when we went in February. The pool and hot tub temps were cooler too as the heater wouldn’t stay on if temps got too low so that was a bummer. We made due and went to the beach most afternoons. The garage had an extra fridge freezer which is rare and was very nice along with 3 working bikes and a ping pong table. The home has several outdoor decks and a rooftop one that was so beautiful to overlook the island. Would definitely stay there again if the pool and hot tub could be warmer and trees were trimmed back to allow for sun. We only had sun back there from about 10a-1pm. Highly recommend otherwise!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

House was located really close to the beach and to a South bound trolley stop. House was very nice and had most of the supplies needed. Loved the Corelle dishes that could be used as storage with the special lids. Pool was not clean when we got there, guy came the next day to clean it and one of the features by the front door that we were trying to use to hang purses and toddler backpacks on was only held in by a tiny nail. It fell off the wall within seconds of us trying to use it, I contacted the property manager, they said someone would be out to fix it the next day. No one showed up the next day, so I contacted them again, they said since it wasn't an emergency the guy would be out when he had time. It still wasn't fixed by the time we left. There were other issues, but after that response we didn't bother trying to get stuff fixed while we were there. There were beach supplies, but a lot of stuff was broken, included 2 out of the 3 beach umbrellas. Finding a base for that working umbrella was a challenge, and there was no way to get it into the sand, we had to dig a hole. LOTS of mosquitoes by the pool unfortunately, so make sure to bring bug spray and other big repellent. Loved that there were 2 ensuite rooms. Overall excellent stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021