Title: Anthony Beach Cottages - Island Retreat Heated pool home w/ 4 bedrooms 3 baths 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 # Anthony Beach Cottages - Island Retreat Heated pool home w/ 4 bedrooms 3 baths Holiday home in Holmes Beach with private pool and kitchen ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33705900/33705801/7d31d9d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33705900/33705801/60bd4a74.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33705900/33705801/3970273d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33705900/33705801/fed13cf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33705900/33705801/bc725058.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Anthony Beach Cottages - Island Retreat Heated pool home w/ 4 bedrooms 3 baths provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Pool - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Anthony Beach Cottages - Island Retreat Heated pool home w/ 4 bedrooms 3 baths Open now! No hurricane damage and post-hurricane upgrades. All photos were taken post-hurricane. Our Island Retreat cottage, situated 3 blocks from the beach and 2 blocks from the bay with a heated pool and secluded yard surrounded by mangroves, is a two story pet friendly home which includes 3 bedrooms on the first floor with the master suite on second floor, cable TV in all 4 bedrooms, washer/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, dishes, linens and towels, porches on both levels to enjoy gulf and bay breezes, and dock in shallow boat basin directly across the street. A true island getaway! VRC# 20-000239 Noise Disclaimer - “You are vacationing in a residential area where homes are in close proximity to each other. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. The maximum permissible noise level is 65 decibels (e.g., a normal conversation) between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 10:00 P.M., and 50 decibels (quiet conversation) between the hours of 10:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M. of the next day. No excessive boisterous, or repetitive noise (e.g., shouting, yelling, screaming) is permitted. These noises can deprive neighboring persons of peaceful enjoyment of their property. A violation of the city’s noise control ordinance shall subject the violator to the issuance of a notice of violation or citation. Noise is measured at the property line of the property generating the noise.” ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Dock - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Heated pool - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34010000/34005300/34005211/w2272h1428x0y0-1518159c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet 3BDR House, Walk to Beach and food, Private Pool and 2 patios to lounge! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 deadlock 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ## About the area Ilexhurst, a neighbourhood in Holmes Beach, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coquina Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holmes-Beach.dx55128) [View more Holiday homes in Holmes Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holmes-Beach-Private-Holiday-Homes.d55128-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C27.48692%2C-82.70425&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2xkGfAr7dPD5j5rewrvZ1bsO3NM=) Holmes Beach, FL ### What's nearby - Anna Maria Sound - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Cortez Beach - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles - Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles - Holmes Beach Beaches - 8 min drive - 1.8 miles ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive - ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk - ‪Skinny's Place - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Anthony Beach Cottages - Island Retreat Heated pool home w/ 4 bedrooms 3 baths have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Anthony Beach Cottages - Island Retreat Heated pool home w/ 4 bedrooms 3 baths pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Anthony Beach Cottages - Island Retreat Heated pool home w/ 4 bedrooms 3 baths? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Anthony Beach Cottages - Island Retreat Heated pool home w/ 4 bedrooms 3 baths? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Anthony Beach Cottages - Island Retreat Heated pool home w/ 4 bedrooms 3 baths located? > Located in Ilexhurst, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach. Aluna Wellness Center & Spa and AMI Paddleboard Adventures 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 ## Anthony Beach Cottages - Island Retreat Heated pool home w/ 4 bedrooms 3 baths Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurel H. 27 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great stay Convenient and comfortable stay. We love AMI ##### Laurel H. Stayed 41 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lauren S. 30 Apr 2019 #### Great location Great location and a family friendly house! The house itself could use a little updating/ painting, but there is plenty of space for 8 adults to relax on vacation. ##### Lauren S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Shirley F. 19 Sept 2018 #### I give you one star, for cuteness. Let me list the problems we had : Before we even left, the property was pulled of the rental market. Upon arrival there was a notice on the window of cease to rent to any occupants. The home was not clean and food was left in refrigerator. The pool was a mess with crabs and debris. It as extremely hot and the upstairs fans were not working , so it was muggy. most remotes were broken to tv's. The main bath was not draining. The beds were horrible. Then the police showed up and let us know we were not supposed to be there. Apparently the owner has been summons to court over an issue with the township. How embarrassing to me and my family . We came in for my daughters wedding ! Now I had to worry about being locked out by the law ! Seemed like a real goat rodeo. I will be contacting the owner for a refund for the poor handling of the situation and the humiliation I had to deal with. How can I refer homeaway with this kind of stuff happening ? ##### Shirley F. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018 ### 4/10 Poor #### Lizabeth C. 6 Jun 2018 #### Great location and floor plan but needs maintenance We enjoyed the location close to the beach, shopping, and restaurants. The open floor worked very well for our family. Our kids enjoyed the fish chairs in the upstairs bedroom. But the home needs some TLC in terms of basic maintenance. ##### Lizabeth C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### sarah l. 27 May 2018 #### Family wedding We stayed here while attending a family wedding in Cortez. This house worked well for 5 adults. Very spacious. The upstairs bedroom is fabulous! We noticed there are a few things that could use some maintenance repair. Such as sliding door in living room doesn’t open. Some of the screens need replacement. Outside painting needs to be finished. We did not have any extra toilet paper or parper towels and needed to purchase them. Overall this is a great rental in a perfect location. ##### sarah l. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### jackie r. 12 Oct 2017 #### Had a Great time in a lovely cottage Just 2 blocks from the beach. Quiet, well equipped and maintained cottage. I will book again. ##### jackie r. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terry C., SC 23 Jan 2017 #### Perfect family holiday trip! We had a wonderful thanksgiving trip with family at this beautiful home! Plenty of room for everyone to relax and have their privacy. Great location! Close to stores and a quick walk to the beach. Quiet and relaxing! ##### Terry C. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee T. 8 Aug 2015 #### AWSOME This is the best vacation rental we have ever rented , lots of room, plenty of decks, very private. Everything you need is in this house. Turn Key. We took our family with us, there was a total of 10 of us and the Dog, We had a Blast!!!!!!!! My husband and I had been to the Island before and loved it, but our close, family had never been there, they were very surprised, and will return. And April you are great..... ##### Renee T. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Robin S. 31 May 2015 #### Just Perfect A group of co workers rented this house for Memorial Day Weekend. How perfect it was. We enjoyed the kitchen for making breakfast and lunches. The four bedrooms worked great for our party of 8. It is nice to be just off the main street. Very quiet in the evenings. It is just a short walk to the beach. The pool is nice and refreshing after a day at the beach. April the property manager was great to work with. ##### Robin S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 26 Jul 2013 #### Great home Nice home! Very clean, sleeps eight comfortably. The kitchen is spacious and so are the bedrooms. TV's are outdated and very small, especially the television in the living room. 1 minute walk to the beach and it is in a great location! We would stay here again and again!