On the sun-kissed shores of Holmes Beach, this two-bedroom beach home invites you to unwind in style. Enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, and gas BBQ for mouthwatering meals. Relax on your screened lanai or rinse off in the outdoor shower after a day at the beach.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 657 sq m
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
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About this property
Adorable beachfront rental in a great location with Gulf access right outside
Playa Casanas South
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Newly Remodeled Beachfront Retreat | Steps to the Gulf, Screened Lanai & Outdoor Shower
Minimum stay: 7 nights
Wake up to the sound of waves and end your days with breathtaking Gulf sunsets at this beautifully remodeled beachfront home in the heart of Holmes Beach. Offering direct access to the soft, white sands of the Gulf of Mexico, this charming two-bedroom villa delivers the perfect blend of modern comfort and timeless coastal charm.
Your Island Escape Awaits
This thoughtfully updated home invites you to slow down and savor the beauty of Anna Maria Island. Whether you're sipping your morning coffee on the screened lanai or lounging on the beach just steps from your back door, every moment here feels like a postcard come to life.
Inside, you'll find a bright, open living space with coastal-inspired décor and all the comforts of home. The fully equipped kitchen makes it easy to prepare your favorite meals, while the gas grill outside is perfect for fresh seafood dinners under the stars.
Relax, Refresh & Recharge
After a day of beachcombing or exploring the island, rinse off in the outdoor shower and unwind in the cool comfort of central air conditioning. Stay connected with free high-speed WiFi, or curl up with a good book as you listen to the ocean breeze from the lanai. A private washer and dryer are also provided for your convenience.
Perfect for Families or Groups
This villa comfortably accommodates four guests across two cozy bedrooms. Traveling with a larger group? The adjacent unit can also be rented to host up to eight guests total, allowing everyone to stay close while enjoying their own space. Contact Vacasa for more details.
Explore Holmes Beach
Leave the cars in the driveway and hop aboard the free air-conditioned island trolley, making it easy to explore everything from Pine Avenue’s boutique shops and dining to Bridge Street’s lively boardwalk just 10 miles south. Wherever your day takes you, you’re never far from the sand, the surf, and the island’s relaxed coastal vibe.
Things to Know
Minimum stay requirement: 7 nights
This property's maximum occupancy is limited to 4 guests.
Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian
Free parking for 2 vehicles
City/town permit number: VRC16-000934
Code enforcement notification: 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.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles. This rental is located on floor 1.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Property amenities
Beach
On the beach
Internet
Available in the villa: Internet access
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In the city center
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Fishing 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)
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
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
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 first aid kit
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Holmes Beach, this villa is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide
Is Adorable beachfront rental in a great location with Gulf access right outside pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Adorable beachfront rental in a great location with Gulf access right outside?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Adorable beachfront rental in a great location with Gulf access right outside?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Adorable beachfront rental in a great location with Gulf access right outside located?
Located in Holmes Beach, this beachfront villa is in the city center and within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, AMI Paddleboard Adventures, and West Coast Surf Shop. Manatee Public Beach and Anna Maria Sound are also within 15 minutes.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 59 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 59 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 59 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 59 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews
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8.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
Reviews
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Amanda N.
28 May 2024
AMI
The location is amazing! Cozy home that was comfortable for two.
Amanda N.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Eldon A.
25 March 2024
GirlwCurls
Steps from the beach and bathroom.
Noise prove
Plenty of towels
Centrally located
I was traveling with my 90 year old mother so proximity to the beach was paramount. It was perfect for the location also quick to walk or bike to Publix and a few restaurants
I would have liked more attention to details like cutlery and kitchen supplies A sponge, two garbage bags, two dish washer pods and two washing machine pods were also provided We used none as the washer dryer were not operating ( we were offered compensation and new units to arrive upon our departure) Dishes needed to be washed at each meal to have clean for next so no use for dishwasher Grill worked and was easy to use
No functional beach chairs provided Plenty of towels, beach and bath
Finally cleaning crew could definitely pay more attention to every corner in each room Yuck
The ups outweighed the negatives if location is more important than amenities
This unit was perfect for us (married couple). Fully equipped and very clean. Could have used full size couch in the living room. We will rent this again.
Excellent rental right on the beach with beautiful sunsets.
Property could use a few updates but can be overlooked due to location.
Stayed for two weeks, had excellent weather. We did experience red tide and lost a few beach days, but it gave us time to explore the area. Would definitely return.
It was an economical location right on the beach. After reading all the past reviews looks like the issues were addressed. All the appliances worked well. A/c was nice and cool. Water was always hot as needed. The mattresses seemed to be in new condition. Nothing in the cupboards except plate ware so you’ll need to bring the essentials. There are stores and restaurants within walking distance.
Bare bones. Uncomfortable beds and pillows. Spartan kitchen with teflon peeling off pans. soggy cushions in lanai. No beach accessories except 4 chairs and towels. small hot water heater.
Property is old and needs updating and some paint. Back door is clear glass with no privacy. We had to cover glass with black garbage bags since there were no blinds or curtains. Bathroom needs updated. Dirt between wall and washer/dryer.
Nancy T.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Sam V.
15 April 2024
Location was great but…
No air condition for 4 days, no washer/dryer until 3/4 of the way through our stay, no hooks or anywhere to hang towels, awful pillows. Very small hot water heater, very small fridge. The whole unit was clean but shabby and needs paint, new couch & chairs and kitchen amenities. The staff was very responsive to the things they could take care of but said we would receive a partial refund and we haven’t yet. Beach access was the only thing that made it redeemable.
Sam V.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Joy W.
25 April 2023
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Location the only positive
So much about this unit needs attention...master bed with a small coverlet across part of it instead of a bedspread; water running in bathroom sink splashing all over and making the floor wet (only stopped when we shut off cold water supply underneath); empty ice trays that we figured out had cracks (only partially explaining the dirty freezer floor covered in a sheet of ice), dishwasher that was hard to open and not secured to cabinetry (had to hold in place or it would fall forward when racks were pulled out); screen on back door flapping in the wind; dirty handprint on the wall; kitchen chairs with a sticky finish that we were only comfortable using if covered with towels; two TVs that we couldn't get to work even after hooking up the HDMI cable to the one on the wall and trying the various remotes (including one with sticky residue of duct tape and a missing battery cover); tiny stickers on floors and other places; an ironing board but no iron; welcome notebook with no useful information except trash pickup days (though garbage bins outside were never actually emptied). Received a text from Vacasa before we got there asking us to rate cleanliness. Gave them a 3 and replied with photos and details of issues we identified as soon as we had arrived (late evening). As we discovered other issues the next day, messaged them again. Never received any response until text on checkout day to say they hoped we enjoyed our stay. We could hear the ocean waves from the back patio and
Joy W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
4/10 Poor
Migely J.
25 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
Great Location on the Gulf but over-priced and in need of maintenance/ better management
My husband and I along with 2 young adult children just finished our stay. The positive:
It’s on a beautiful Gulf-side beach location with fancy houses going up by it. Close to everything as well and was clean with a couple of notable exceptions. The weather was beautiful and we enjoyed the beach and AMI.. The beach cottage is actually 2 units that are next to each other. It’s cute but in need of an overhaul including better local vacation rental management with excessive service fees charged for cleaning/local Vacasa property management, it was not worth the money that we spent in comparison to others. Know that I have rented via VBRO many times and always had great success with rentals, less so this time.
Here are some details:
-the unit is much smaller than it appears. There is no way that it could sleep 6. One could not pull out the sofabed and still get in the front door and there was no extra bedding.
-The tiny hot water heater is in a kitchen base cabinet and runs out after even 1 quick shower. We had 4 people so a lot of cold showers when we wanted to go somewhere at the same time.
-the fridge is tiny with missing side drawers that made it difficult to store items.
-missing essential item in kitchen like can opener that we had to purchase.
-the bathroom has rust and peeling paint by the shower and chipped paint vanity.
The walls need to be repainted throughout especially the master bedroom and bathroom..
The queen mattress needs to be replaced; the twin beds are fine.
Issues with Vacasa rental property management:
Vacasa had incorrect and conflicting information about wifi access that was a big deal bc my son and I had to work for a part of the time. Our rental neighbor couldn’t even get in to their unit initially bc of being provided the wrong code. Vacasa also had sent instructions about pool access when there was none to both units.
/Poor local support. Vacasa has a 24/7 offshore support center even when one calls the “local”number during business hours. It was frustrating after many attempts dealing with wifi access issue that we resolved ourselves and provided default network info back to Vacasa.
A local rep stopped by for a service call (not from us)and learned that the pre rental inspection hadn’t been properly done-(e.g. no new air filter and air vent caked w/heavy dust). To her credit, she took pics. & tried to help
In current state, I do not recommend.
Migely J.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Randy H.
13 December 2022
Great location....but...
location was great. small duplex but clean and in decent shape. our queen size bed SUCKED!!! Noisy, shot springes and damn lumpy bed.
we had 6 outdoor patio chairs, but 4 were broken. I called Vacasa about safety concerns but they never replaced the chairs!!!
Randy H.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Lawrence S.
10 December 2022
Playa Casanas South
This cottage is in a perfect location on the beach, very close. The owners need to provide some TLC to the interior. Painting, some repair (closet door in master was off hinges), essential kitchen equipment such as new pots/pans, cutting board, and veggie peeler. Hot water tank may need replacement as we had to wait 1/2 hour for hot water to return after one shower before another. Couch needs replacing. Mattresses in both bedrooms need replacement (indented in center on twins and on each side on queen). Light fixture cover in porch was missing and its ceiling fan only ran on one speed. Vacasa locally was very responsive.
Lawrence S.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Patricia W.
13 November 2022
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Mother daughter vacation
I stayed here with my 2 adult daughters. First the code for the door didn’t work and it took us about 15 minutes with the people on the phone to finally open a lock box with an actual key to use in tv door. The place is much smaller then it looks in the pictures. It was not as clean as it should have been. The cable and Wi-Fi was out Saturday till Tuesday at 4, they did compensate us for that. We had 3 wash clothes for 3 people for the whole week. We asked for more and they brought us 3 more, so we went to the dollar tree and bought some. 1 of the twin beds was very squeaky every time you moved at all it would wake you up. The management people on the phone and the 2 guys that came to fix the cable were very nice!
Patricia W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bryan N.
8 July 2022
Location Location Location
We absolutely loved staying at Playa Casanas! The location is amazing. The beach is not too crowded at all and being mere steps from the sand is priceless! The house is small but well equipped - our family of four fit nicely. I wouldn’t recommend it for bigger people or folks who want to stretch out as you may feel a bit claustrophobic. We had a few hiccups when we first arrived but they were settled quickly.
We loved staying there so much we tried to book a vacation for next year but sadly it looks like there is no availability- perhaps they are removing the house - and we are extremely disappointed that we have to find another place. It’ll be hard to match this location so hopefully it’s just an error on Vacasa’s part. We did leave two beach umbrellas for the next guests as well as beach toys so hopefully they go to good use!
Bryan N.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brian E.
10 June 2022
Vacation
We love the location, right on the beach ⛱
Brian E.
Verified
8/10 Good
Cliff J.
27 February 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great location, but...
It's a DUPLEX... a fact NOT listed clearly. Motel-6 bedding, furnishings, and appointments. Fantastic beach, with great screened porch, grill, and patio.
Small beach house was fine for two adults and a small dog. Problems with the keyless entry that was not fixed until Thursday. Mattresses and frying pans need replacement. More lighting in living area would be nice. The water heater is very small and does not provide enough warm water for one shower. There were no hangers in the closets.
While the house is small, and the beds aren't the best, it's more than made up for by the location and its gorgeous backyard. It's near everything on the island, and would highly recommend it to anyone.
Sean R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Diane B.
14 June 2021
Location was perfect! Had everything needed. Biggest issue was dirty walls, even a handprint, w...
Location was perfect! Had everything needed. Biggest issue was dirty walls, even a handprint, which would have been easy fix, washing the marks off. Refrigerator had no arms for shelves and no side or coffee tables to put drinks, etc. Very small living room and beds too hard. Can't beat the access to the beach, gorgeous. Enjoyed our time on the beach.
Diane B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Leslie B.
5 June 2021
What a Great Trip!
This is such a fun island. We are a family of 5 and had a blast. The house is small and it's a duplex, but it's right on the beach, close to shops and really good restaurants and lots of fun activities. This is a really fun island, I can't wait to come back!!!
Leslie B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Leslie B.
5 June 2021
What a Great Trip!
This is such a fun island. We are a family of 5 and had a blast. The house is small and it's a duplex, but it's right on the beach, close to shops and really good restaurants and lots of fun activities. This is a really fun island, I can't wait to come back!!!
Leslie B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Leslie B.
5 June 2021
What a Great Trip!
This is such a fun island. We are a family of 5 and had a blast. The house is small and it's a duplex, but it's right on the beach, close to shops and really good restaurants and lots of fun activities. This is a really fun island, I can't wait to come back!!!