Title: Summer Special! Private Pool and short stroll to beach w/ beach gear and grill 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 # Summer Special! Private Pool and short stroll to beach w/ beach gear and grill Family-friendly villa in Holmes Beach with a water park ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106503500/106503475/c5a8b7d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106503500/106503475/2ab65081.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106503500/106503475/fa6e5e1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106503500/106503475/b00de7a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106510000/106503500/106503475/32a56fb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to 'Ahoy Matey', a tropical sanctuary just one short block from the beautiful white sand beaches of Anna Maria Island. Unwind in the private pool, lounge on the sun-kissed pool deck or enjoy outdoor dining surrounded by lush landscaping. 10 Exceptional ### Entire condo 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6868 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Pool - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Summer Special! Private Pool and short stroll to beach w/ beach gear and grill New to our rental inventory and awaiting your stay!!! Welcome to "Ahoy Matey" where you will find a tropical sanctuary with a private pool and just one short block to the beautiful white sand beaches of Anna Maria Island. This nicely appointed villa has 2 bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms and an fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances. The high ceilings and open floor plan add to the ambiance of this charming villa. The sliding glass doors from the living room lead directly to the private tropically landscaped pool area. Enjoy outdoor dining on the pool deck or simply lounging in the sun. Beach gear is provided and a barbecue grill. Direct beach access a short stroll away at the end of 79th St where you will find the most beautiful white sand beaches. There is a private driveway for parking-- 2 vehicles max. We look forward to welcoming you!! Pools: Fran Maxon Real Estate is not responsible for pool temperatures, closures or malfunctions. There will be days when the weather conditions will not allow pool heaters to accommodate swimming and temperature recovery times will vary. No credit, discount and/or rate adjustment can be granted for items mentioned above or circumstances beyond our control. VRC16-000089 - Local ordinances require a 7 night minimum stay. Noise Notice as required by The City of Holmes Beach: You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property. Fines may be imposed for any violations and guests may be asked to vacate. Guests are responsible for any fines imposed. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Heated pool - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 868 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66417300/66417251/95339121.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private Heated Pool and Close to the beach with beach gear and Dog friendly Holmes Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=66417251&PinnedHotelID=66417251&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106560000/106558900/106558857/2d4592d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Home with Private Pool, 3 mins from Beach! - Ariel's by the Sea Holmes Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 51 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&selected=106558857&PinnedHotelID=106558857&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18770000/18764500/18764440/1f658635.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### View of Beach from the deck, Walk to all , free WIFI. 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip 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. ### Property is also known as 166188 ## About the area Located in Holmes Beach, this villa is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz. 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 Condo rentals in Holmes Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holmes-Beach-Condos.d55128-aaCondos.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%7C27.51950%2C-82.72641&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=r8QgHtJ_DqF5G5AOxxzxayEwq9Q=) Holmes Beach, FL ### What's nearby - Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Anna Maria City Pier - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles - Bean Point Beach - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles - Manatee Public Beach - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles - Anna Maria Beach - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 42 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬17 min walk - ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬14 min walk - ‪North Shore Cafe - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Summer Special! Private Pool and short stroll to beach w/ beach gear and grill have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Summer Special! Private Pool and short stroll to beach w/ beach gear and grill pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Summer Special! Private Pool and short stroll to beach w/ beach gear and grill? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Summer Special! Private Pool and short stroll to beach w/ beach gear and grill? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Summer Special! Private Pool and short stroll to beach w/ beach gear and grill located? > This family-friendly Holmes Beach villa is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Historic Green Village 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 ## Summer Special! Private Pool and short stroll to beach w/ beach gear and grill 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 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Missy D. 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was a beautiful updated rental. Would definitely recommend staying here!! ##### Missy D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly T. 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean, newly updated furniture/appliances! Even though we didn’t cook much, there appeared to be all necessities there. Exactly five minutes from start of walk to sitting down on beach! Pool is nice! I wouldn’t book for more than 6 people. My advice is just do it, AMI never disappoints! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/13069c9c-b2c6-4a83-9762-794eed828380-1753149490733.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Kelly T. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sasa p. 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### sasa p. 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