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Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!!

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Pet friendly
Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer

Explore the area

Holmes Beach, FL

Bradenton Beach
‪3 min walk‬
Bean Point Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Anna Maria Beach
‪6 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪36 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

Located within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, this cottage is within a mile (2 km) of Palmetto Avenue Beach. The cottage includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a balcony.

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What's nearby

Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Anna Maria City Pier - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
Manatee Public Beach - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
Bean Point Beach - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
Anna Maria Beach - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
‪Rod and Reel Pier - ‬6 min drive
‪Two Scoops - ‬3 min drive
‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬20 min walk
‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬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.

Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!!

Welcome to Groovy Gecko Cottage just a few houses down from the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island. This cottage is a ground level half duplex with 2 bedrooms, 1 and a half baths and its own private patio with sun and shade surrounded by tropical landscaping where you can enjoy the the heated pool, outdoor shower and Weber grill. You can enjoy a day at the beach with the provided beach wagon, chairs and umbrella located in the garage. Inside you will find the spacious living area with sliding doors onto the patio. The fully equipped kitchen has bar style seating for 4 and is open to the living area for easy entertaining. The fully equipped kitchen has bar style seating for 4 and is open to the living area for easy entertaining. In the evening you can retreat to the master bedroom where you will enjoy the comfortable king size bed complete with 600 thread count prima cotton wrinkle free sheets. Linens, towels and beach towels are included in the cottage.

Lizzie Lu's Island Retreat is a full service property manager on Anna Maria Island to ensure our guests enjoy some of the nicest, well stocked homes on the island. For an additional charge, we offer bikes and GEM cars among other services. Rest assured we are here to assist as needed in the most efficient manner possible. While vacationing on Anna Maria Island, please adhere to our local rules and regulations for our residential community which are included in our homes as well as our arrival information.

City ordinance requires us to inform you that 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.
VRC16-000374

The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a balcony or patio, 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 private pool, a washing machine, and a coffee maker.

Property manager

Lizzie Lu's Island Retreat

Languages

English

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Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer

Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers
Beach towels

Pool/Spa

Heated pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool

Internet

Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Things to do

Bicycles
Heated pool

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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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
Dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: Pet Fee of $100 Plus Tax Required

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, a first aid kit, 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

6804

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this cottage?

This cottage 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 there parking available at this cottage?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!! a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this cottage, including a private pool, private pools in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!!?

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

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ), which is 18.4 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted), which is around 18 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!!?

Yes, every accommodation at Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!! comes with a balcony.

Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!! Reviews

The Perfect vacation

The Groovy Gecko cottage was perfect! We were surprised to see the items that were there upon arrival for our use and the cleanliness of the entire place. The attention to detail in decor, setup of the cottage and the privacy in our own back yard oasis ( with private pool) was absolute perfection. We contacted the staff once during our stay for assistance. They were very quick to respond and did not disappoint. After our first time using VRBO, I have to say that Lizzie Lu’s has set the bar pretty high! It definitely makes me wish there was a Lizzie Lu’s in every town we ever want to visit. Only then could we assure our home would be well stocked, cleaned and perfect for our week spent away from home.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., England

Sep 2, 2017

Beautiful house near the beach

This property was perfect for our family trip. The house and grounds are well maintained, tastefully decorated and furnished and comfortable. The property is exactly as it appears in the pictures. The pool was beautiful. It was a very short walk to the beach and the garage had everything we needed for our beach trips (umbrella, chairs, beach cart, etc.). We would recommend this property to everyone!

Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2017