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A garden with palm trees, stepping stones, and potted plants.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a wooden countertop.
A laundry area with two front-loading washing machines, a shelf with folded towels, and a wall-mounted power outlet.
A covered outdoor area with a table and chairs, a sliding glass door, and a blue door.
A flat-screen TV on a wooden entertainment center with shelves below.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

This vacation home places you next to Bradenton Beach and within a mile (2 km) of Holmes Beach Beaches. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 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.

STEPS TO GULF BEACH!

Authentic ground floor Bungalow with private parking and seashell courtyard just steps away from the Gulf Beaches. Cozy living room with integrated kitchen area, south Florida beach style interior with terrazzo floors. Two bathrooms with showers, a spacious bedroom with two full sized beds and a washer and dryer in the unit. TV and internet in both rooms, private porch area in front of the bungalow. feel at home!
Free on-site parking.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a phone.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling 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
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Rules

Per city ordinances no loud noise 10:00pm - 7:00am.
No Smoking inside of Bungalow. Smoking outside is permitted. Do not litter your cigarette butts.
All guests must clean the charcoal grill prior to their departure or a $40 charge will be applied to your bill.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: no infants

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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Property Registration Number 19-000052

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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Steps To Gulf Holmes
STEPS TO GULF BEACH! Holmes Beach
STEPS TO GULF BEACH! Private vacation home
STEPS TO GULF BEACH! Private vacation home Holmes Beach

Frequently asked questions

What can I see 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 STEPS TO GULF BEACH!?

No, there isn't parking available at the 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.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at STEPS TO GULF BEACH!?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each house and a kitchen in some.

Are there hot tubs at STEPS TO GULF BEACH!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

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 STEPS TO GULF BEACH!?

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 18.4 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 STEPS TO GULF BEACH!?

Yes, every house at STEPS TO GULF BEACH! comes with a patio.

STEPS TO GULF BEACH! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Would definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location. Accommodation very clean and comfortable. The host, Lisa, was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect little beach bungalow. Great location, with all the aminities you need for your beach vacation.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family stayed across the street so the proximity to them was perfect. The accommodations were great for us and our 4 and 5 year olds. The bungalow is outdated and could use some touch ups in the kitchen and bathrooms, but was worth what we paid as compared to more spendy places. We would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location

Perfect location close to beach and trolley stops!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMI

Enjoyed our stay perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time in this quaint bungalow. It was so inviting and clean, we felt at home right away. The furniture and beds were very comfortable. We loved having the washer and dryer. Lisa had everything we needed there and was quick to respond to any questions. And being across the street from the beach and the trolly made it perfect for us. We definitely want to return. :)
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful, restful & great beach access

The place is not fancy but comfortable and clean! Great beach access & good area restaurants. Only slight negative was the air conditioners were a bit noisy but cooled nicely.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best little beach bungalow

We had the best time staying just steps away from the beach! This was the best location with easy access to the free trolley and across the street from beach access. There were beach chairs available and a beach wagon to carry your stuff! We will definitely be booking again!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Location

Holmes Beach is charming! The bungalow is an older property and could use some updating. It was a terrific location and about a 2 minute walk to the beach! Lisa was very accommodating as a host and responsive!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

No Frill Comortable

Nothing fancy but clean and comfortable with great access to the beach. Our host, Lisa, was very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

Property was exactly as described in listing. Very clean, enough kitchen equipment to cook when needed and comfortable beds. Location was ideal—right across from the beach and steps away from the trolley stop. However, no outlets in either bathroom, which made using a blow dryer difficult. Nothing fancy, but would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great unit very close to beach

Very nice unit with a 90 second walk to beach. Very easy short walk. Unit was very clean and great water pressure in both showers. Unit had 4 brand new “Tommy Bahama” style low beach chairs with arm rest / pockets and head pillow. Great and easy communication with unit manager. We loved everything about this unit and location and hope to return. Weather, ocean and food was all excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Improvements

Super new beach chairs - thanks so much! New Air conditioner in bedroom - another plus! Improved plumbing in bathrooms - yeah! Not so good - Kitchen faucet is "stiff" and the spray handle wasn't working. 3 cockroaches... We'll be back next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location

Things for landlord to do, please

Plumbing problems - toilets don’t flush well Cockroaches Noisy, outdated air conditioning in bedroom Inadequate beach chairs - broken, rusty
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed Memorial Day week at "Steps From the Beach", unit A. It met all of our expectations.The unit was clean well stocked. The kitchen even had coffee filters, salt, pepper, etc... The two full bathrooms were convenient. There was even detergent for the washer/dryer. The memory foam mattress was comfortable, the WiFi worked great. There were televisions in the living room and bedroom.This unit close to the road, but except for the occasional loud muffler, the hurricane building codes kept the sound out sufficiently. The two window unit A/Cs kept the rooms at 75 in the 90 temps. There are plenty of beach towels, and an outside storage shed with a couple of beach umbrellas, beach carts and beach chairs; all of which we used at the beach.The beach is a short one block walk from the front door. There is little else within walking distance. Since the island is very bicycle friendly and parking is a challenge, we rented two bicycles, which we used extensively. We used the bikes for trips to restaurants and the grocery store, using the car only for distant beaches. We found the beach at Bayfront Park on the east side of the island preferable to Holmes Beach. The surf is too rough at Holmes to do much in the water, but you can float around at Bayfront.Lisa was great with lots of helpful tips on the island. She was very responsive to questions. We highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Recovery

Very nice recovery from the hurricaneBest - new beach equipment, especially the cart!New couch & beds, air conditioning in the bedroom, kitchen equipment, proximity to the beach, new washer & dryer. Clean - no bugs! We'll be back!Not so good - Leaking toilet making it unuseable, low water pressure in 2nd toilet. Ktchen drawer pull knob loose,inconvenienced by plumber & cleaning service. Regret to say, the refridgerator is just too small. Also the microwave is wonky. Lisa was great! Very responsive.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Price Friendly Paradise

We are grateful for the amazing opportunity to stay at this property! It was our first vacation in many years and our first to AMI. In the best possible way- if you are high maintenance seeking concierge service and a cabana with poolside attendants- this is not the place for you! There are plenty of places you can find that on the island… If you are seeking a gem of a place to relax with incredible beach access, close proximity to the free trolley stop, decent wifi and cable, clean and quiet- this is a place for you! Yes, the reviews about the loud ac and dated decor are true if you are concerned about that sort of thing… we preferred having the windows open and using the ceiling fans. And if the couch and beds are clean and comfortable, I could care less about the floral patterns or lack there of. The owners are decent humans and to provide a piece of old Florida at an amazing price speaks to the kind of old school down home feel you will get staying here. We didn’t have a car for our stay but there is plenty of parking. The trees are beautiful but you can still get sun sitting on the patio if you’d like and see stars at night if you want without leaving the property. I have trouble walking and having the beach so easy to access was a dream! You walk across a 2 lane street l, and about a block to the sand. There are some benches there and there are beach chairs etc the property owners provide too. We prepared a meal a day during our stay and everything worked well, stove, oven, microwave, fridge, coffee maker… even a washer and dryer are in the unit. We are already looking at our plans for next year :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice quiet vacation

We are more than pleased Lesa is a great manager . She was very quick to return a call or messages.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

White sand paradise!

Great location, perfect getaway. Just steps from the beach. Enjoyed every minute of our stay. Cutest bungalow. Lisa was very prompt with communication. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach access

Enjoyed our stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So convenient

Great location for a quick get away.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and ambiance

My fiance and I were looking for a place to stay at for an entire week, where we couls telework in the mornings and hit the beach in the afternoon, and this place did not dissapoint. We had the beach at a walking distance, the property was fully equippes with beach essentials for our use (i.e. towels, beach cart, umbrellas, and chairs), reliable internet and all ammenities needed in the house for a long stay. I fully recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Classic Florida

This place is classic Florida. It’s a little dated but overall a good place to stay. The location is great and Lisa was super nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021

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