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Steps to Beach! Luxury on the Island

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Beach nearby
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8288 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Outdoor Space

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 Beach! Luxury on the Island

Ah, the smell of salt and sand. There's no elixir on this blessed earth like it.

Our luxury Anna Maria Island Townhome is situated just 100 steps to the white Gulf sands! Complete with private heated pool, ocean views, and spacious 3,100 square feet of living area, Tropical Sands sets the stage for the perfect Island vacation!

Situated perfectly, Tropical Sands is an easy stroll to the grocery store, pharmacy, and the Anna Maria Island shops as well as Manatee Beach Cafe where you can dine casually with your feet in the sand. And with an Island Trolley stop just moments away, the shops, restaurants, and excursions of Pine Avenue, Holmes Beach and Bridge Street are well within reach.

Tropical Sands is the ultimate in sophisticated relaxation, decorated throughout with the tropical colors of the island. Kick back on the common third floor balcony with seating for 6, or your personal deck off your bedroom. Dine in the poolside lounge area abounding with tropical plantings, or take advantage of the 360-degree views from the main living floor located on the top floor of the 3-story home. The open floor plan is perfect for keeping your group together while preparing a meal in the gourmet kitchen with plenty of room to dine in the formal dining room for 8, seating for 5 at the bar and seating for 4 at the informal game table. With the 65-inch TV with a Blu Ray player and seating for all around the large living room, taking in a movie after your long day of adventures is a breeze.

When it's time to get your beauty sleep, Tropical Sands doesn't disappoint. The master suite provides a king bed, TV, side seating, Jacuzzi® tub, huge tiled shower and second floor deck overlooking the pool with seating for 4. One each king and queen bedrooms #2 & 3 provide a TV, tiled glass door showers and private deck. The fourth bedroom has two twins that can convert to a king with a Tempur-pedic® topper with tiled glass door shower. Linens provided are all Cuddledown® premium hotel bedding, for a fresh and clean bed every time you stay.

Come stay at Tropical Sands and let the smell of the salt sea air and the feel of the powder white sand lull you into ultimate relaxation!

Kelly & Harvey

Property manager

Harvey King

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing 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
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,100 square feet

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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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: ALLOWED

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
Property Registration Number VRC16-000648

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • West Coast Surf Shop - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cortez Beach - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Steps to Beach! Luxury on the Island have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Steps to Beach! Luxury on the Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps to Beach! Luxury on the Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps to Beach! Luxury on the Island?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Steps to Beach! Luxury on the Island located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is steps from Bradenton Beach, AMI Paddleboard Adventures, and West Coast Surf Shop. Manatee Public Beach and Anna Maria Sound are also within 10 minutes.

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Steps to Beach! Luxury on the Island Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K., Orange City. Florida ,USA

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

Great Place, Great Location, Great Host

Beautiful home in a great location! My family had a wonderful trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

annette p.

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

Amazing house, great location

House is beautiful, owners were helpful and kind every step of the way.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a wonderful time! Beautiful home with everything you need to enjoy your stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

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

Great place

This house was perfect for our family—great location, great views of sunset.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

John C., Portland TN

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

Christmas Vacation 2022

Fantastic place, gorgeous beach, sweet kiddos, precious grandkids and fabulous food.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer d.

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

Fall break

Great house for our family. Perfect location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jeff K.

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

Family Reunion

Nice open floor plan and very close to nice beach
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S.

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

Wonderful!

We absolutely loved our stay here and will definitely go back! The house is beautiful and spacious. The walk to the beach is simple. We can’t wait to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolina H.

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

Tropical Sands

Our stay at Tropical Sands was a great experience. The accommodations, the setting, everything just excellent. Harvey was a great host. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing

wow!!!! What a place to stay. Perfect location for everything. This by far is the best place we have stayed. Will be staying again next yr. Highly recommend this wonderful place to stay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Spring Break 2023

Wonderful property, wonderful spring break. Sorry it is already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denny c.

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

Great vacation at AMI

House was great! Perfect location. So close to beach. Large living space provides ample privacy for 8. Walking distance to Publix.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Amazing place on an amazing Island

This is a real gem for Anna Maria. Not only is it steps away from the beach, it’s steps away from Publix and supplies. No need to “stock up” for the week and wait in traffic to go anywhere. Definitely going back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H., Waycross GA

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

Perfect Vacation

The house and property were wonderful! So close to the beach. Great amenities at the house! Small salt water pool was just right. Landscaping was beautiful. The property manager was great. Would definitely recommend and would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A fabulous family reunion!

Harvey's home was absolutely incredible! From the location (literally right across the beach!) to the amenities, our week flew by and we didn't want to leave! We hadn't seen our family since December 2019 and I couldn't think of a better place for all of us to be together. We want to go back to Harvey's house every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

karen m.

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

Perfect.

Beautiful home. Quality. Location close to beach, shops restaurants. Attentive hosts. Very comfortable beds and linens. Fully equipped kitchen. Plenty of room for a large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

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

Perfect location, Well Appointed

Best beach access away from the crowd! Literally just across the street from the house. Also a short walk to Publix which was awesome. Great beach views from balconies. The house was well appointed and had everything we needed inside and out from beach towels to beach cart which made trucking chairs and toys so easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Best vacation EVER

This beautiful townhouse was everything our family could want and more! Thank you Harvey & Casey for your prompt response to any questions we had and thank you for finding the items we forgot. 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Dana B.

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

Anna Maria

Great location. Great house! We were hot the entire week because of controlled air conditioner-This would be out biggest complaint- to pay this much and not be comfortable- with threats of charging more money-
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

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

Amazing stay

After figuring out the layout of the house it was great that we all had our own space. The master suite was awesome but the shower in master bath was AMAZING!! We loved all the balconies. The view from the top floor was great as well. It was a short walk to the beach & the garage had all our beach needs. It was nice to come back to the pool after the beach. We would definitely rent again!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

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

Fantastic stay!

We had a group of six of us and stayed for eleven nights. The location of the house is very convenient to the beach and Publix for our shopping needs. The communication with Harvey and Cory was great! We used the beach and pool daily! It was nice to have both options available to us. The outdoor shower by the pool was great for rinsing off when returning from the beach. Overall, we really enjoyed the home!
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

Amazing House!!!

This property is just one block away from the beach. Has everything you need and more. Will definitely stay here again. I had some issues that were quickly addressed by Casey and Harvey. Oh and did I mention this house has an Elevator? Just Amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shelli L.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

We were very impressed with the house! It was as advertised, well equipped (even beach towels!) and served our needs. The private pool is small, but heated and beautifully landscaped. Lots of chairs for sunning. Two large sunny balconies were great for additional outdoor space. The only “bad” thing was that it is within walking distance to Skinny’s Place, famous for their burgers , onion rings and libations. We may have gone more times than our waistlines might have liked. 😂
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marietta M.

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

Great Home

The house was beautiful! Looks just as pictured. The beds were very comfortable. The amenities were as described. We loved relaxing by the pool. We range in age from 87-22 and we all loved it. According to my mother “she has stayed in many beach houses in her 87 years and this was by far the best”. The beach is about 100 yards away. Harvey was attentive and patient with my many questions before and during our stay. We all agreed we would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leona C.

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

Very Nice

Beach was very close, just a short walk from the house. Very lovely place, a few too many artificial flower arrangements, but overall, very functional. Kitchen had everything we needed. The only thing we lacked were towels. With our 7 adults and one child, we only had one bath towel, one hand towel and one wash cloth per person. We could have used a few more. I would recommend staying here and I hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023