Title: Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! 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 # Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! Holiday home in Holmes Beach with private pool and kitchen ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115420000/115411700/115411654/f2556928.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115420000/115411700/115411654/628e50da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115420000/115411700/115411654/2056996c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115420000/115411700/115411654/19078657.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115420000/115411700/115411654/9eec7ed2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pool - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! This is the Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island...with a pool. Make yourself at home in this welcoming 1-bedroom Holmes Beach retreat. This cozy house features a nice living room with a sofa bed, perfect for extra guests. With amenities like AC, Wi-Fi, and a washing machine, guests can unwind and enjoy a stress-free stay. Kickback, relax, and enjoy everything Holmes Beach and our house has to offer. Our home is a completely renovated 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom home that will take your breath away! Located in Holmes Beach, it is 5 houses and a short 1 minute stroll to the beautiful white sandy Gulf of Mexico beaches. The beach itself is quiet section due to the fact that there are no large resort / hotel / motel accommodations close by. We are the ONLY one-bedroom private home with a pool on Anna Maria Island. Many homes on the Island are actually duplexes where you each have your own pool but have shared interior walls. This is a truly 'Private' home without shared walls, or a backyard separated by fencing. The private heated pool has a waterfall, in-pool cocktail table, and bench seating. Outdoor amenities include lounge chairs, dining table, outdoor shower, front porch seating and gas barbecue. With tropical style coastal furnishings, this home has it all, located within a short walking distance to many shops and restaurants. It is also very close to one of the free trolley stops. The bedroom includes a king bed, large flat screen TV and DVD player. The living room has a couch, love seat and a large flat screen TV with DVD player. Bathroom includes granite counter tops and a walk-in tiled shower. Bring your mobile devices as this home is equipped with Wi-Fi throughout. We provide you with all the items you will need such as luxury bedding, bath towels, washcloths, beach towels and a fully equipped kitchen. There are chairs, umbrellas and floats that you are welcome to bring to the beach. We also have a cart to make it easier for you to get them there :-) There are two security cameras at the property, one at the front door and the other at the side gate facing the driveway. Check-in 4PM Check out 10AM ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Heated pool ### 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) ### General - Bicycle parking ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100300000/100298500/100298485/281b4e59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Anna Maria Cottage with Golf Cart Holmes Beach - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=100298485&PinnedHotelID=100298485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108600000/108598400/108598339/w1277h849x3y3-a3c2a21c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Steps from Beach & Trolley to Local Hotspots! 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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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=27.491734,-82.70582&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mjyfDjnxwN%3FQ%40Q%3FQ%3FO%40Q%40Q%40Q%40O%40S%40OBQ%40QBO%40QDOBQBOBQDOBODQDODQDMDQFMDQFMFODOFMFOHMFMFOHMHMHMFMHMHMJKHMHKJMHKJKJKJIJMJIJIJKLIJIJKLGJILGLILILELILGLGLELELGNELELENELENCLENCNCLCNCNALCNANANCN%3FLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40N%40NBN%40LBNBLBNBNDLBNDLDLDNDLDLFNDLDLFLFLHLDJHLHLFLHJFLJJHJHJJLHJHJLHHJJJJJJHLJJHLHJHLHLHLHLFLHLFNHLFLFNFLFNFNDLFPDLDPDLDPDNDPDNBNDPBNBPBNBP%40NBP%40PBN%40R%40N%40P%40P%3FP%40N%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FN%3FPAP%3FPANARANAPCPAPCNANCRCNCNCPENCPENENEPENENENENGNENGLGNGNGLGNILGLILGNILILILIJILIJKJILKJKLKJIHKJKHMJKHKHKJMHKHMFMHMFKHMFMFMFMFMFODMFMDODMDMDOBMDODO%40MBODM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOAMEOCOAMEOEMCOEMEMEOEMGMEMGMGMGMGMGMIMGMIKGMIKIKKMIKIKKKIKKKIKKKMIKKMIKIKKMIKIMGMIMIOIMGMGMIOGMGOEOGMGOEOGOEOEOEOEQEOCOEQCOCQCOEOASCOAOCQAQAQAOASAOAQ%3FQ%3FQAO%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4QWX1nrvERlvNODUXR7BmsKBNsQ=) Holmes Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Anna Maria Sound - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Manatee Public Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Cortez Beach - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles - Coquina Beach - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles - Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 1.3 miles #### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive - ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬14 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min walk - ‪Skinny's Place - ‬12 min walk - ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! located? > Located in Ilexhurst, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Best Little Beach House on Anna Maria Island! With a pool & steps to the beach! 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 ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 270 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Monica B. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Enjoyed our time at the beach. The house is in a great location. The pool was wonderful. ##### Monica B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara G. 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This house was perfect. Immaculately clean, with lots of linens/towels and a fully appointed kitchen. We honestly couldn’t have improved on a thing. We had a minor problem with the WiFi, and the owner was immediately responsive. I highly recommend this property. ##### Sara G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie T. 19 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Vacation The property is just as described. Having a pool just for us was the best. Plenty of restaurants nearby. Perfect weather no humidity!! Beach was a short walk away. ##### Debbie T. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mauriena C. 6 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Second Stay Second time staying at Best Little Beach House on AMI stay just as wonderful as the first. ##### Mauriena C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary K. 1 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent beach house, would stay again Best little beach house was spotless and comfortable. The pool and proximity to the beach was better than we could have hoped for! We would come back again for sure, had a wonderful time! ##### Mary K. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hab 29 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Little Beach House is really “the best”! A sweet, charming house for two with thoughtful details that made our stay calm and comfortable. ##### Hab Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### IRENE M. 31 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Our 2nd time staying at the Best Little Beach House. This place is perfect! ##### IRENE M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia E. 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### BEST LITTLE BEACH HOUSE THIS LITTLE BEACH HOUSE LIVES UP TO IT'S NAME! ##### Cynthia E. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janette B. 4 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Best It really is the best little beach house. Loved our time there just relaxing. AMI truly is a special place. ##### Janette B. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David A. 17 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Without a doubt, "The best little beach house on the island". This was our fourth year at this beach house, and plan on going back for years to come. ##### David A. Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacob P. 26 Dec 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay for the holidays! We loved our stay at the beach house! The location is great. We enjoyed walking the beach and sitting by the pool in the afternoons. The house felt very clean. Overall we had a great week and would definitely recommend staying here! ##### Jacob P. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin S. 9 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect little beach house! Great location - quick walk to beach and free trolley stop. House was very clean and had everything we needed during our stay! We will be back! ##### Erin S. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelia W. 1 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome location and sunsets House is very well stocked and maintained. Due to the potential of hurricane Helene, property owner was in constant communication with us and kept us updated with the progress. This was our second stay at this property and location is awesome. We will definitely stay there again in the future. ##### Shelia W. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### chad h. 28 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### the best The best little beach house lives up to its name. It is a perfect place for a couple. The cottage is clean, well- appointed in a convenient location. ##### chad h. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S. 5 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Little House’ We loved it. Perfect location. Fell in love with Anna Maria Island. ##### Susan S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aileen L. 6 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfecto location! This was a brilliant spot for our first AMI experience. Very well equipped property which was spotless and so central. We'd love to return some day! ##### Aileen L. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martha S. 29 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach house in paradise The beach house was very clean & had everything we needed. It’s a quick walk to the beach & stores & restaurants. The pool was a fun addition. ##### Martha S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Felicia L. 29 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding! Truly the best little beach house with a pool on Anna Maria Island! Perfect in every way with an ideal location just steps from the beach! Book now, paradise awaits! ##### Felicia L. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patsy R. 28 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great getaway Everything was just as advertised. Quick walk to the beach and the pool was wonderful - and very private. Will definitely come back. ##### Patsy R. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rick H. 19 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location, location, location! Really is Best Little Beach house! Everything was as represented. Location could not be more perfect, centrally located and close to everything. Had a great time and would stay again! ##### Rick H. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan G. 22 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise!! Everything was perfect. The location was great; an easy walk to the beach and restaurants. The house was spotless, the kitchen was well supplied, instructions were simple and clear, and the pool was delightful. ##### Susan G. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eugene P. 16 Nov 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Beach Cottage! What an outstanding property! We thoroughly enjoyed this cozy cottage that was so close to the beach. The home is beautifully renovated, decor is very beachy, and attention to details and ammenties are outstanding. We will definetely be back, loved this home! ##### Eugene P. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Murray H. 26 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We love the LBH We come down every year and always have a great time. The house is perfect for us and you can’t beat that private pool. It’s a quick walk to the beach and shops. Thank you Carolyn! ##### Murray H. Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David A. 8 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A real gem. This is with out a doubt, The Best Little Beach House on the Island. ##### David A. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael H. 23 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best little beach house Very lovely week. The home was beautiful. Thanks for again. Highly recommend ##### Michael H.