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Footprints in the Sand managed by Beach Retreats

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On the beach, beach towels
On the beach, beach towels
A heated pool
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Footprints in the Sand managed by Beach Retreats

114 48th Street Holmes Beach, FL 34217
You may cancel your reservation up to 60 days before check-in for a full refund minus a $495 processing fee and less 3rd party travel insurance fees, if applicable. The refund will be made to the original payment method. After that time, or for reservations made on or less than 60 days in advance of check-in, your reservation is non-refundable.

Written notice is required to cancel a reservation; an email from the address associated with the reservation is acceptable as written notice.

For canceled reservations with a check-in date equal to or less than 60 days away: We will open the property back up to the rental market and if the property re-rents we will refund the guests the rental rate minus the $495 processing fee and any price differential.

If Guest needs to shorten their stay or change to a different property, the normal cancellation policy applies. No changes are permitted during the stay.

This absolutely gorgeous 4 bedrooms 3.5 bathroom home is located in the heart of Anna Maria Island in Holmes beach. It is only a short stroll to the beautiful Gulf Beaches. With a 2 car garage an extra-large driveway there is more than enough guest parking. Take the stairs or elevator to the main floor where you will find an open kitchen, living and dining area, with walk out balconies at the front and back of the home. The Queen bedroom just off the main living space looks out onto the tropical backyard pool area. The top floor has a large master king bedroom at the front of the house with large balcony with ocean views, a great place to enjoy your morning coffee or a glass of wine for a breathtaking sunset experience. The master has a large en-suite with glass shower and walk-in closet. The top floor also has a bunk room with 2 sets of twin bunk beds and the fourth bedroom with a queen bed both share a full bathroom off the hall.

Even though the beach is only steps away you can also waste your days away in the tropical backyard with heated pool, lounge chairs, outside bar, gas grill, and shower to rinse off for when you do enjoy a beautiful white sand beach day. Or you can always 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.

This home can comfortably accommodate a group of 8 -with plenty of space for everyone to enjoy their privacy while spending quality time together under one roof-this home is ideal for multiple families. Traveling with little ones? We know you'll be back and forth to and from the beach a LOT! This house is less a minute from the front door to the white sand or having your toes in the gulf. Too many luxury amenities to list them all. Free high-speed WiFi and Spectrum cable TV. Take the worry out of packing your private sheets and beach towels knowing that when you arrive at your dream vacation rental, in place are high-quality luxury bedding, bath towels, and beach towels ready for your stay. Free up luggage space and breathe easy knowing that everything is already taken care of for you.

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?

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

“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”
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Guests are allowed up to 2 dogs provided they are housebroken and must be friendly with other dogs and people. Pet must be disclosed up front at the time of inquiring/booking. A one-time non-refundable fee of $150 will be due at the time of booking to accommodate for extra cleaning/pet sanitation. Should we receive complaints from neighbors of barking/disruption we reserve the right to ask you to remove the pet immediately. Undeclared pets will be charged $500 and you will be required to vacate the property. By booking this property you are agreeing to the terms and fees associated with bringing an approved pet. We closely monitor all properties.

Property manager

Beach Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Parasailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding 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)

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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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

459157

About the neighborhood

Map
Holmes beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 2 min walk
  • Manatee Public Beach - 9 min walk
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 11 min walk
  • Anna Maria Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Harry's Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Footprints in the Sand managed by Beach Retreats pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Footprints in the Sand managed by Beach Retreats?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Footprints in the Sand managed by Beach Retreats?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Footprints in the Sand managed by Beach Retreats located?

Located in Holmes Beach, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center, just steps from Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Manatee Public Beach and Island Gallery West are also within 10 minutes.

Footprints in the Sand managed by Beach Retreats Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 32 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place & location to the beach was perfect
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Privacy, Pool!
Our family has four boys aged 8-16, we loved this house because of the space and privacy! Everyone had their own bed, own room. The private pool was a win for both kids and adults. The home is clean and well stocked. We lucked out with early check in by request. I love that the property recycles and donates un-used food and beverage items. We would have liked to see more family games, a small cooler (there were two large coolers), and more pool accessories (we brought our own diving sharks and rings and goggles, and purchased a few pool noodles while there.) This property is a very easy walk to the beach with a wagon available to transport chairs and umbrellas. We saw a few people with pop up tents which would be useful as well! We used the grill, bikes, and loved the deck sitting in the evening. Would stay here again and recommend to large families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne L., Bristol, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Anna Maria spring break
This house is a few minutes walk from the beach. Great location! It has a well-stocked kitchen - very comfortable. Bedrooms very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The location was perfect. So close to the beach and very close to restaurants. Love the front porch sat out there all morning and when at the house most of the day although we were at the beach most of the day. Elevator came into use for unloading our luggage. Lots of stairs in the house. Very clean. Yet smell of strong bleach upon arrival. Had an issue of the vent coming out of the ceiling and no one came to fix after talking with the company. Oh well no biggie. Our biggest complaint was the pictures online show the pool with sun and there was definitely not sun on the pool during our stay. I’m not sure if the house being built next door took away that feature or what. But overall we loved our stay here would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

catherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house
Great proximity to beach, plenty of room, and the house was clean and stocked. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Melissa W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
go somewhere else
first four days (out of 7) spent trying to get help from Beach Retreats with the pool pump, major appliances that wouldn't work properly, and poorly stocked home with very little in the way of basic necessities. Furniture is old and needs replaced, sagging cushions, etc., hardly a "luxury home" but you'll pay "luxury home" prices. Will never rent from Beach Retreats again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great location, great house. Whole family loved our time there. Would 100% stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The location to the beach and centralized location of property to everything on AMI was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan E., Leesburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely and relaxing getaway
We had a lovely time in this vacation home. The pool was great. Holmes beach access was so close (like 100 steps) and beach was amaaaaazing. We had a lot of fun playing ping pong too! The home had everything we needed in terms of cups plates, pots and pans. We did need to bring other items like soaps, shampoos, paper towels (they give you the small sample shampoos and one paper towel roll to start with), coffee pods for the Keurig or filters if you use the coffee maker, some spices, etc but it was only 4 min away from the closest grocery store so it wasn’t an issue. They were also great about letting us check in at 2p instead of 4 since our flight came earlier in the day. Overall great stay!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Siobhan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Retreat
We had a wonderful vacation. The ocean was steps from the house & the pool was a great option with a little shade. Plenty of space for 6 adults to stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!!
We loved it!! Will stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Venue for College Girls Reunion
The property suited our needs. The elevator was very useful. The kitchen was very well stocked. There were several large tables and chairs that our group of six used quite often. The pool area was beautiful. Location and proximity to the beach was a real positive. There were labels everywhere that made our stay easier. Our group loved staying at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving get away!
Family met from all parts of the country at the Holmes Beach property. Plenty of space, close proximity to the ocean, and we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele J., Aston, PA usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Footprints in the sand
Perfect home! Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 July Week
Location Location Location Very well stocked with umbrellas, chairs & lots of beach towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
Other than the stairs this place was awesome 😎 very close to the beach yet nice and quiet. Elevator must be broken so I wouldn’t recommend to elderly folks.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Vacation
This house was exactly what we were looking for. First of all it's very close to the beach. The pool is such a relaxing place to be when not on the beach. The pool gets a lot of shade so it's a great place to return to after getting a lot of sun on the beach. The beach was never crowded and was also very clean. The house had everything we needed. The management company is very responsive. When we arrived there were 2 very minor maintenance issues. I emailed them and the manager and maintenance were at the door in under 10 minutes. All issues were resolved promptly. I would definitely return to Anna Maria and this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

lynn c., Lewistown,PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! Close to anything we needed by golf cart!
Great location! Close to everything via golf cart!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot
Very nice accommodations and ideal location. Many amenities and comforts.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review of Footprints In the Sand
We stayed at this property throughout February and it was terrific. We needed a place very close to the beach because our grandchildren weee joining for a week. It was as close as you could get. Clare and Emma were wonderful to work with. They made our visit very special. The few minor things that needed to be fixed were handled immediately. The pool was lovely but did not get much sun. It didn’t matter because we were so close to the beach. It is a wonderful multi generational home that is walking distance to shops and restaurants. We made wonderful memories!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home easy access to the beach
Well equipped and clean home. The pool area is nice and private. There were bikes for riding but they were much to big for me to ride. Close to the beach which is nice. Convenient to the grocery store and restaurants. Our favorite place to eat was actually over in Cortez at The Star Fish Company- I highly recommend going there. Communication with the property manager was good they were always quick to respond. Only thing that was bad was unfortunately the weather.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane V.

Liked: Cleanliness
FootPrints in the Sand = Perfect
This property was a spot on great decision. Nothing is left to chance in terms of amenities especially the well equipped kitchen. We will definitely consider returning to FootPrints…well done!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Location
We loved the house. It’s located steps away from the beach & is also close to shops & restaurants. It is located south of the main areas of Anna Maria, so it has a less crowded/more secluded feel. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic beach house
Excellent location - Very clean and well maintained - Comfortable and well equipped We had multiple generations staying at the house and the elevator was so helpful. The pool was heated which was great b/c it was shaded (also nice after time in the sun at the beach). We appreciated that there was plenty of beach and pool gear. The proximity to the beach was the best part - but also to the shops/restaurants in Holmes Beach which was about a 10min walk. The house was very clean and well maintained, which can be a challenge with a home in such close proximity to the sand and salt water. Overall, this home will be at the top of our list for return trips to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darcy H., Ringgold, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, great location!
Overall, excellent. The outside tv was defective so we couldn’t watch tv while enjoying the pool. (Football season) Walking distance to ocean was wonderful. Plenty of beach towels, chairs and beach umbrellas. Lovely home inside and out. Beautifully decorated. Great time of year to go. Not crowded at all. Delicious restaurants nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021