Title: Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34844549&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6 ## Photo gallery for Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6 ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6 (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34850000/34844600/34844549/a0e96a7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Sun-loungers - Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6 (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34850000/34844600/34844549/e3ee9c4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV, DVD player - Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6 (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34850000/34844600/34844549/1b44584c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6 (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34850000/34844600/34844549/w2031h1365x0y0-f241d880.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6 (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34850000/34844600/34844549/09646b2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in a quiet neighborhood, this charming 2-bedroom cottage is a tranquil retreat. With an in-ground pool, hammock, and patio furniture on the dock overlooking the serene pond, you can unwind and enjoy nature’s beauty. Close to shopping and restaurants with all essentials provided including towels linens cooking utensils beach chairs for your island getaway. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - 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 - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6 Whether you are talking about the Florida Peninsula or the Sorrento Peninsula, everyone loves the beach! Two hurricanes destroyed our little house on Anna Maria Island in the Fall of '24, but out of the adversity came a beautiful little Italian Villa, built from the ground up and available for occupancy on October 19, 2025! With Mediterranean accents throughout, a beautiful in ground pool, and an adjoining grotto, you will think you are back on the Amalfi Coast. But throughout the home itself, every room is adorned with authentic fish mounts from Florida's greatest game fish, so you will always be cozy and ready for your cheeseburger in Florida paradise. Our Villa, nestled between the beach and the bay, with views of both, may be why the Italians say "Quando la vita ti da limoni, fai limonata!" This newly finished home backs onto 17 acres of mangrove forest and is situated on a quiet pond which includes a dock for fishing. All towels, linens, cooking utensils and beach chairs are provided. We have enclosed parking for 2 cars. Close to shopping and restaurants, it is perfect for your Island getaway! VRC# 20-000210 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 loungers ### Pool/Spa - 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 - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Furnished balcony/patio - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114550000/114542500/114542435/8b63769d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Luxury | Walk to Beach + Heated Pool/Spa Holmes Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=114542435&PinnedHotelID=114542435&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67430000/67429800/67429740/e913538a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sun and Surf Direct Gulf Front Condo Holmes Beach - Pool - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=67429740&PinnedHotelID=67429740&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33705900/33705801/3970273d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Anthony Beach Cottages - Island Retreat Heated pool home w/ 4 bedrooms 3 baths Ilexhurst - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 8.0 Very good 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=33705801&PinnedHotelID=33705801&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102120000/102114100/102114091/d00a275b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bikini's & Martini's Beachfront: Direct Gulf Front! 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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 This property does not have any lifts 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 Bradenton Beach and Coquina Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. 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%7C27.48670%2C-82.70502&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=ouus_0DVvzdftXcwaDKO3ttaVWY=) Holmes Beach, FL ### What's nearby - ![Sarasota, florida, bradenton beach, Shutterstock ID 1052846027, Purchase Order: Wave 0 First Batch, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Hotels.com / BEX, Other: Mixed Budget](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621565259960/4bf2b734-4aa3-4dfe-b672-837a32a859e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bradenton Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Closed for Winter. Santa Cruz, California.; Shutterstock ID 539586901](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563219950/77164216-f43f-44c3-9283-b29b66691407.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) West Coast Surf Shop 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - ![Sarasota_ManateePublicBeach_6296224-6](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296224/18840710-bafd-43ff-9c44-e17ae20fcfbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Manatee Public Beach 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Anna Maria Sound 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Aluna Wellness Center & Spa 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) 25 min drive ### Restaurants - Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe 2 min drive - Circle K 3 min drive - Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier 4 min drive - Wicked Cantina 3 min drive - Beach House Waterfront Restaurant 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6 have a pool? ### Is Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6? ### What time is check-in at Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6? ### What time is check-out at Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6? ### Where is Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Anthony Beach Cottages - Italian Retreat - 2 bedroom home with pool - Sleeps 6 Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful 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 9 8 - Good 6 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda G. 29 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas house 4th year staying in this house. Love the house, yard and location. Would greatly benefit from new mattresses. ##### Linda G. Stayed 31 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda G. 12 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love location and yard Just rented for my 3rd holiday season… will rent again next year. ##### Linda G. Stayed 46 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda G. 4 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love yard and location Will be back next year. ##### Linda G. Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda G. 14 Jan 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Great location on the island and great for dogs. 2 blocks to the bay and 2 blocks to the Gulf. Property manager was responsive when an issue needed resolved. Would there stay again. ##### Linda G. Stayed 46 nights in Nov 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### CYNTHIA H. 13 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Small but worked for 2 kids & 2 adults The renting process was a breeze from the reservation to the day of walking into the home. It is a small older house...so don't expect latest greatest gadgets, decor or roominess. Only 2 block walk to beach. Pool is small but works for 7yo & 9yo. My biggest complaint is owner needs to invest in umbrellas for patio and pool area. Luckily we had brought our umbrellas and hubby was able to rig them up around the pool...so BYOUmbrellas!! Also invest in some throw rugs at backdoor and sliding door area. Our kids complaint was the twin beds were too hard. I would not stay here again mainly because we aren't repeat renters and it does need some updating. ##### CYNTHIA H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### valerie H. 25 Apr 2019 #### this home is my away from home. this home has everything you could want and need. the property manager is great to deal with. always wants to help out with what you might need to happen. recommend this place for great location and a nice small private pool with your own backyard to enjoy. ##### valerie H. Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### rafael m. 20 Sept 2017 #### Was perfect we had a lot of fun, everything was excellent , I hope I can come back again ##### rafael m. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 4/10 Poor #### Jaime E. 4 May 2017 #### Good location but poorly maintained. Short walk to the beach, great pool area. House had many mechanical issues and the maintenance service took multiple days to respond. ##### Jaime E. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Traci S. 24 Jul 2015 #### Nice cottage This house is a great deal...with a pool, three bedrooms, all the amenities you need. It was very clean and had everything we needed. The manager April was such a delight...she was so attentive. The hammock was awesome! I especially enjoyed the outside lighting. The beach was such a short walk and so was the bay. Publix is right around the corner. Location is amazing and so was the price. Looking forward to returning next year. ##### Traci S. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Martin M. 19 Nov 2014 #### Great cottage The house was clean. It is an older house but everything was clean. I would recommend this house. The yard was very nice. It was a little too cool for us to use the pool. ##### Martin M. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Sara R. 1 Sept 2014 #### Great little cottage! If you're not expecting luxury but a very nice, quiet, clean and budget friendly place, then this is the cottage for you! My family of four adults and two teenagers plus our dogs and were very happy there. We were comfortable and had plenty of room and the kitchen was adequate even though there were older appliances. The dishwasher was fine when we were there. No smell either. The backyard and pool were just right and we had a ball! The neighbors were very nice as well. Could have used an umbrella on the patio table but otherwise we liked it. We plan to go back next year. ##### Sara R. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kevin B. 25 Jun 2014 #### Great Location Close To Beach At The Perfect Price This house was close to the beach in Holmes Beach and close to the Intracoastal. You only have to cross one "major" road to get to the beach from this property. This property also backs up to a Mangrove forest and has a nice little dock. The dock didn't seem too sturdy so I wouldn't recommend loading it up with lots of people. If you kayak or SUP and have your own equipment, a short walk away from the beach will bring you to a good spot to get in the water. Publix is just up the road and this house is in a good location to head towards Bradenton or Sarasota. The pool was a great feature and there was a propane grill outside with a fire pit/bbq pit out there as well. I was looking forward to the hammock, but it looked like it had seen better days. This property was a great deal compared to some of the more expensive properties on the island. This house itself is a little bit older and it does not appear that the owner vacations to themselves, in that some of the appliances are older (dishwasher, stove/oven, fridge) and with some updating to the house it could really blow you away. The washer and dryer are around the outside and were fairly new. I rated this a 4 but would go with a 3.5 if I could. When we arrived there was a slightly funky smell coming from underneath the cabinets in the kitchen, I realize this is an older home but finally found the problem to be in the dishwasher. We didn't end up using this appliance but there was a few inches of standing water in the dishwasher that was getting moldy and stank up the kitchen when it was open. The maintenance guy showed up one night to manually drain the water from the dishwasher and was very friendly/helpful. This property is dog friendly which is why we choose it, it was perfect for our two small dogs. The back bedroom of the house (the one with the double doors) has its own window a/c unit (maybe it was an unconditioned space in the house previously?). I did not have the same experience with the neighbor as someone else did. She seemed very friendly and said hello when we were outside. It was just me and my wife with our two dogs, so we tended to be a little quieter than someone who might have a family with them. In all, I didn't get that "beach" feel from inside the house with the bright colors but the backyard/pool was great, the location was awesome. I might stay here again but if traveling with family would pay a little more for an up to date look/feel. ##### Kevin B. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 20 Jul 2013 #### Perfect Beach House My husband, 4yr old son and I stayed here back at the beginning of June. We had a blast. The house is nicely kept and we loved all the skylights. They totally brightened up the house. The walk to the beach was short and the wagon that the owners provided was great for toting my son back and forth. The pool and pool area were great for relaxing. My family loved having access to the Bayou right in the backyard. My son and husband would sit out there and TRY to fish. The house is perfectly placed. You have the bay a short walk on one side and the Gulf a short walk on the other. If you need to run to the grocery store it is a quick drive down Gulf Dr. There is also a pizza place, Chinese restaurant, ice cream place, and a cafe right by the grocery store. And if you don't feel like driving, the trolley stop is at the end of the block. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron J., Kaysville Utah 10 May 2013 #### Love it!!! Very relaxing!! My family and I just spent an amazing week at this home. It was wonderful!!! It is a short walk to a beautiful beach!! All the beaches in the area are amazing!! My kids LOVED the pool. They swam every single day and night. April was so awesome to work with and I greatly appreciate her willingness to do so. I will for sure be back and will recommended this home to all my friends and family. ##### Aaron J. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kristine T., Derry, NH 9 May 2013 #### Great home The home was great and we were all sad to leave and wished we could stay longer. It had more than enough room for our family of 4 and could probably fit at least 6 comfortably. We loved the small private pool, my 10 year old used it every second we were there. It had everything we needed to have a great vacation. There was even a propane grill. One thing I would note, I was irritated the 1st day we arrived because I thought there was a washer/dryer but could not find one. I did end up finding it later that day, its located in a little alcove around the side of the house, just thought I'd add that so no one else would get frustrated, lol . 2 min walk to a beautiful beach with sand IMO as soft and cool as Siesta Key's. The only thing we didn't love, had nothing to do with the home. The 1st night we arrived, the neighbors next door talked loudly about hating vacationers and made it clear they were not thrilled we would be staying there. Unfortunitely, it seemed to be a sentiment shared by alot of the locals as we recieved pretty lukewarm service at many of the Island establishments when they realized we were vacationers. Luckily, most of our activities were not on the Island and we did not get the same cold reception anywhere else. April who handled renting the home was great and even with the unexpected last minute addition of having to bring my Dog was nothing but helpful and friendly. All in all we loved our vacation and are already planning another trip later this year, if it's available when we do we will most likely rent this home again. ##### Kristine T. This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Kristine T., Derry, NH 8 May 2013 #### Great place The home was great and we were all sad to leave and wished we could stay longer. It had more than enough room for our family of 4 and could probably fit at least 6 comfortably. We loved the small private pool, my 10 year old used it every second we were there. It had everything we needed to have a great vacation. There was even a propane grill. One thing I would note, I was irritated the 1st day we arrived because I thought there was a washer/dryer but could not find one. I did end up finding it later that day, its located in a little alcove around the side of the house, just thought I'd add that so no one else would get frustrated, lol . 2 min walk to a beautiful beach with sand IMO as soft and cool as Siesta Key's. The only thing we didn't love, had nothing to do with the home. The 1st night we arrived, the neighbors next door talked loudly about hating vacationers and made it clear they were not thrilled we would be staying there. Unfortunitely, it seemed to be a sentiment shared by alot of the locals as we recieved pretty lukewarm service at many of the Island establishments when they realized we were vacationers. Luckily, most of our activities were not on the Island and we did not get the same cold reception anywhere else. April who handled renting the home was great and even with the unexpected last minute addition of having to bring my Dog was nothing but helpful and friendly. All in all we loved our vacation and are already planning another trip later this year, if it's available when we do we will most likely rent this home again. ##### Kristine T. ---