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# Beach Dream Cottage by Beach Retreats

Beachfront holiday home with water park and Hot tub

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Take advantage of a water park, a garden and a hot tub at Beach Dream Cottage by Beach Retreats. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1390 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Parking available
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Washer
- Hot tub
- Pool

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## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Beach Dream Cottage by Beach Retreats

🌴 Beach Dream Cottage by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals  
📍 5605 Carissa St Unit A, Holmes Beach  
🏖 VRC16-000637  
Escape to Beach Dream Cottage, a charming two-level coastal retreat just a 3-minute walk from Holmes Beach. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a tropical backyard oasis featuring a private heated pool, spa, and Tiki bar, this home is perfect for families or friends looking for a true island getaway.  
🌟 Highlights  
🚶 3-minute walk to Holmes Beach  
🛏 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms (2 Kings, 2 Twins)  
🏊 Private heated pool with in-ground spa & swim-up table  
🍹 Backyard Tiki bar + propane BBQ grill  
🍴 Outdoor dining deck with island breezes  
🐾 Pet-friendly (max 2 pups, $250 fee each)  
🚗 Parking for 2 vehicles  
📶 Free high-speed Wi-Fi  
🏡 Inside Your Retreat  
The open and inviting living room is designed for gathering, with plush seating and a Smart TV for entertainment. A fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and plenty of prep space makes dining at home a breeze.  
Enjoy meals inside at the dining table or step out to the outdoor deck for al fresco dining under swaying palms.  
🛌 Room Details  
Primary Bedroom (1st floor): King bed, TV, ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower  
Second Bedroom (2nd floor): King bed, TV  
Third Bedroom (1st floor): Two twin beds, TV  
Hall Bathroom: Walk-in shower  
Perfect for couples or families, each room offers comfort and privacy with fresh linens and modern touches.  
🌊 Outdoor Living  
Step into your tropical backyard oasis—a guest favorite! Take a dip in the private heated pool with a spa and swim-up table, mix up cocktails at the Tiki bar, or grill up fresh seafood on the propane BBQ. With plenty of lounge seating and a shaded dining table, the outdoor living space is ideal for relaxation and entertainment.  
📍 Location & Things to Do  
🏖 3-minute walk to Holmes Beach  
🚎 Close to the free Anna Maria Island trolley stop  
🛍 Short walk to local shops, restaurants, and attractions  
🎣 Easy access to boating, paddleboarding, fishing, and more  
From sandy toes to sunset cocktails, Beach Dream Cottage is perfectly located for experiencing all the best of Anna Maria Island.  
✅ Important Info  
Pet Friendly: Max 2 dogs allowed, $250 non-refundable fee per pet  
No cancellation fees!  
Cancel 60+ days before arrival → Full refund  
Cancel within 60 days → No refund  
Extended stays & bookings $20,000+ → Full payment 90 days prior, non-refundable  
$500 deposit due at booking; balance due 60 days prior  
Third-party travel insurance through Beach Retreats is non-refundable  
No changes permitted within 60 days of arrival or during stay  
We highly recommend cancelation insurance  
  
Guests must be 25+ to book (or accompanied by a parent/guardian)  
2 parking spaces available; no overnight street parking  
Quiet hours apply—please respect our residential neighborhood  
📅 Book your stay at Beach Dream Cottage today and enjoy the perfect blend of island charm, modern comfort, and tropical fun!

## Property amenities

### Beach

- On the beach

### Pool/Spa

- Heated pool
- Hot tub
- Private pool

### Internet

- Available in the house: Free WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster

### Dining

- Dining table

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- Books
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Fenced yard
- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundromat nearby
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Services and conveniences

- Housekeeping (limited availability)
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone

### Location highlights

- In the city centre
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- Near the bay
- Near the marina
- Near the sea
- On the waterfront

### Things to do

- Heated pool
- Tennis
- Water park
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing 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
- Deadbolt lock

### General

- Garden
- Unit size: 1,390 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed 

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted 

## Important information

### You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 

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.

### Property is also known as

986575

## About the area

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Bradenton Beach, FL

#### What's nearby

- Bradenton Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles
- Island Gallery West \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles
- Holmes Beach Beaches \- 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles
- Manatee Public Beach \- 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile
- West Coast Surf Shop \- 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles

#### Getting around

- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 40 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬5 min walk
- ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬19 min walk
- ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
- ‪Skinny's Place - ‬3 min drive
- ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬6 min walk

## Frequently asked questions

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## Beach Dream Cottage by Beach Retreats Reviews

## Reviews

10

### Exceptional

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### 10/10

Cleanliness

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Andy P.

10 Nov 2025

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

Host and amenities were great 

##### Andy P.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Brian E.

3 Nov 2025

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

Pool and hot tub were great. Loved the open kitchen into family room. Short walk to beach and bars. Zero complaints and

##### Brian E.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025