Title: A Shore Thing - Relaxing Island Living , Large Heated Pool, Boat Lift Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A Shore Thing - Relaxing Island Living , Large Heated Pool, Boat Lift Waterfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34511000/34510921/6bc5b0aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34511000/34510921/b804733d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34511000/34510921/9c9e26b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34511000/34510921/28b71720.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34520000/34511000/34510921/2f4dcbb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A Shore Thing is the ultimate beach house for a fantastic vacation. Located on a wide canal, this newly furnished home features an open floor plan with areas for entertaining and relaxing like the living room, Florida room and screened in lanai. Enjoy stunning views of Tampa Bay from your private sandy 'beach,' or take advantage of amenities like cable, wireless internet access throughout and 60 inch flat screen Smart TV. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61732 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Pool - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A Shore Thing - Relaxing Island Living , Large Heated Pool, Boat Lift This beach house is "A Shore Thing" for creating fantastic vacation memories. This newly furnished ground level home is decorated in coastal living motif and has no stairs to climb. The open floor plan is ideal for one or two families to have a fantastic vacation. The living room, Florida room and screened in lanai provide areas for entertaining, relaxing or playing games. The living room is equipped with a 60 inch flat screen Smart TV. Cable and wireless interned access are available throughout the entire home. On that evening when you have an extra guest, the Queen sleeper sofa in the Florida room will come in handy. The three bedrooms include a master with a king bed, 46" flat screen LCD TV and private bath. The second bedroom has a queen bed and 24" flat screen LCD TV. The third bedroom is equipped with 2 sets of bunk beds, each consisting of a double bed on the bottom and a twin on the top with a 24" flat screen LCD TV and is perfect for the kids. A brand new bathroom provides direct access to the pool and features double sinks and a large glass stand-up shower. Additionally, there is a study with desk and reading chair if you must keep up with work while away or just want a quiet reading area to relax and sip a cocktail! The kitchen is equipped with a gas range for that gourmet cook and a refrigerator with on-door water and ice, oven, and dishwasher. It is filled with cooking equipment and entertainment ware for even the most discriminating chef and host. The brand new Samsung washer and dryer are just steps away in the newly painted garage. Situated on a wide canal, the house is perfect for the boating and/or fishing enthusiast and just minutes from Bimini Bay, Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico! Bring your boat ad utilize the 8000 pound boat lift which is free with the home but does require a $500 security deposit. Also available are two floating docks for Wave Runners or Kayaks. Parking is also ample at the house for your boat trailer and multiple cars. Once back on land, enjoy your own oasis in the expansive backyard. Fish from the dock, swim in one of the largest heated pools on Anna Maria Island that is 9' deep, grill the fish you just caught on the provided gas grill, relax in the lanai or sit on your own private sandy "beach." For those seeking adventures outside of your vacation retreat, take the beach wagon with chairs and umbrellas 5 minutes to one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. If you want to shop, walk to downtown Holmes Beach or jump on the free trolley to visit Pine Ave or venture down to Bradenton Beach. Whatever your choice, you will have a blast! Small Pets considered. 1 month minimum. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Golf - Heated pool - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks 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 ### General - Unit size: 1,732 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97080000/97073900/97073845/c9eb468a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Listing! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 ### Property is also known as A Shore Thing Relaxing Island Living Large Heated Pool Boat Lift ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C27.51912%2C-82.72053&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=QcmdgoOnX36j1Idan5fsSTWHm9Y=) Holmes Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Bradenton Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Manatee Public Beach - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles - Anna Maria City Pier - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles - Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles - Anna Maria Beach - 7 min drive - 2.6 miles #### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 31 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬3 min drive - ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does A Shore Thing - Relaxing Island Living , Large Heated Pool, Boat Lift have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is A Shore Thing - Relaxing Island Living , Large Heated Pool, Boat Lift pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at A Shore Thing - Relaxing Island Living , Large Heated Pool, Boat Lift? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at A Shore Thing - Relaxing Island Living , Large Heated Pool, Boat Lift? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is A Shore Thing - Relaxing Island Living , Large Heated Pool, Boat Lift located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Gallery West and Island Players are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## A Shore Thing - Relaxing Island Living , Large Heated Pool, Boat Lift Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### shamim r. 27 Jun 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best vacation house We had an absolute blast staying at a shore thing. Nancy was great in communicating with us and honestly have no complaints about property!! Can’t wait to come back!!! ##### shamim r. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl E., Easton 28 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise Absolutely beautiful, comfortable, clean home. Don’t hesitate to book. The home is set up perfectly and provides so much space for gathering to eat, lounge etc. The pool temperature was perfect for those chilly November nights: The owner/property manager was super easy to get ahold of if needed. The home is walking/biking distance to everything. We will be back ! ##### Cheryl E. Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2020 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob H. 10 Aug 2017 #### Great location and very cozy!! Great location and very cozy!! ##### Rob H. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna B., Clearwater 14 Oct 2016 #### Can't wait to go back THE perfect getaway. Boat lover's paradise. The house was spotless clean. Everything we needed. The bed was so comfortable as well as King size. Beautiful house, perfect location, boat lift, plenty of room to park your trailer. The neighborhood was quiet AND a short walk to the white sandy beaches. So much to do so close. We loved having our boat out back. Dip in the pool in the early evening. Can't think of anything negative to do with the house. Just be aware, contractually, it takes a full 4 weeks to recieve your deposit refund if exiting rules are followed. Other than that, cannot wait to return! Many thanks to Nancy for accommodating and for the management company for checking on us. ##### Donna B. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 4 Aug 2016 #### Perfect Island Getaway! This was our second visit to "A Shore Thing" and we had even more fun than the first! We took kayak rides out around the Bay each morning leaving right from our dock and spent afternoons at the beach. The pool is also a relaxing alternative with cool breezes off the water. This beautiful tropical home has the perfect location close to shopping and walking distance to the beach and is stocked with all the necessities for a very comfortable visit. Neighborhood sidewalks also provide a great path for morning runs! This is the place to stay on Ana Maria Island. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 20 Jul 2016 #### Lhb Very relaxing location, inside is large and spacious and has pleanty of room very clean and decorated very nice, the back yard has a great pool and has a canal so you can bring a boat or kayak, great location to unwind This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 19 Jul 2016 #### "A SHORE THING" IS AMAZING! WE HAD A BLAST! We stayed at "A SHORE THING" for my birthday and had an absolutely fabulous time! The house is adorable and perfect for several couples or a large family! The decor is adorable and the house has everything that you will need plus some! The back yard is on the water so that you have boat access and beautiful views! The pool and backyard are the perfect spot for relaxing, grilling and family time! The beautiful beach is right down the street so you can go every day...if you can pull yourself away from the huge pool and the comfort of this awesome home! The house is also extremely convenient to the cute little town and all of the wonderful restaurants and shopping! You MUST rent this house and experience Anna Marie Island the right way!!! Cheers- Julie and Gang! This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### SRH B. 18 Jul 2016 #### Awesome house and location on Anna Maria Island! Awesome house and location on Anna Maria Island! Very functional and nicely decorated indoor and outdoor spaces. Fantastic pool and private yard. Parked my boat right on the lift. Easy walk to the beach and town shops and restaurants. We had a great time - true island experience with all the great comforts. Recommend!! ##### SRH B.