Title: Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=35540537&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! ## Photo gallery for Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool - Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35540600/35540537/7c96e6e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35540600/35540537/f5962969.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35540600/35540537/b8642414.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35540600/35540537/c9ae1871.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35550000/35540600/35540537/9294a376.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Gumbo Cottage on Anna Maria Island, where tropical landscaping surrounds a heated pool and private patio. Savor the retro-styled living area and kitchen, perfect for easy entertaining. Take advantage of the beach wagon, chairs, umbrella for a day by the Gulf beaches or stroll to downtown Holmes Beach. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! Welcome to Gumbo Cottage located just 7 houses from the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island and a street away from downtown Holmes Beach. This ground level half duplex with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths has its own private patio for you to enjoy with heated pool, outdoor shower and grill surrounded by tropical landscaping. Inside, you will find retro styled living area and kitchen with plenty of seating for easy entertaining. You can enjoy a day at the beach with provided beach wagon, chairs and umbrella. Or, take a short walk to downtown Holmes Beach and check out resteraunts, shopping and the marina. Hop on the free island trolley and discover all Anna Maria Island has to offer! In the evening, retreat to the master suite where you will enjoy the comfortable bed complete with 600 thread count prima cotton wrinkle free sheets. This home includes a fully stocked kitchen, linens, towels, beach towels, and a Weber grill. Lizzie Lu's Island Retreat is a full-service property manager on Anna Maria Island to ensure our guests enjoy some of the nicest, well stocked homes on the island. For an additional charge, we offer GEM cars among other services. Rest assured we are here to assist as needed in the most efficient manner possible. While vacationing on Anna Maria Island, please adhere to our local rules and regulations for our residential community which are included in our homes as well as our arrival information. City ordinance requires us to inform you that 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. Holmes Beach Rental License VRC19-000017 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Outdoor shower - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Things to do - 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Deluxe Two-King One-Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/95000000/94993900/94993833/0a78afbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Driftwood at Anna Maria Island Inn Holmes Beach - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Housekeeping 8.4 Very good 87 reviews £363 includes taxes & fees 3 Mar - 4 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=94993833&PinnedHotelID=94993833&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/900000/897700/897646/5701c57f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Haley's at The Anna Maria Island Inn Holmes Beach - 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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, a first aid kit 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 6815 ## About the area Holmes Beach is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz. [Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holmes-Beach.dx55128) [View more Cottages in Holmes Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holmes-Beach-Cottages.d55128-aaCottages.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%7C27.50504%2C-82.71405&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=RLWu0TgWfrbFfI7FMj8vj8YRblU=) 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 4 min walk \- 0.3 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 13 min walk \- 0.7 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 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Island Gallery West 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Holmes Beach Beaches 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - The Ugly Grouper 6 min walk - Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe 12 min walk - Anchor Inn 3 min drive - Ginny's & Jane E's 6 min drive - Skinny's Place 14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! have a pool? ### Is Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach!? ### What time is check-in at Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach!? ### What time is check-out at Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach!? ### Where is Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Retro Style Home with Large Pool Close to Downtown Holmes Beach and Walk to Beach! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raymond S. 25 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place, new and close to beach Great private pool and newer duplex, everything you could want, beach walking distance 5 min, great central spot to the island, the back yard and pool was the highlight for me..to be able to spend time at beach then come back and relax in pool is the best. Thank you for a nice stay ##### Raymond S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### barb s. 26 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Family Spring Break Vacation We loved our stay here! The location was great and a quick walk to the beach. It was great to have the beach supplies available too. It was so convenient to have the pool in the backyard. We enjoyed grilling out and relaxing by the pool. Although the house is close to everything, you fee secluded by the pool. The house had everything we needed. We loved our visit. ##### barb s. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barrett L., Fort Worth 1 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfection Gumbo Cottage was absolutely perfect for our AMI vacation. Check in/out was super easy, the quality and condition of the property was impeccable and communication was clear. Hopefully we can stay in this property again in our next AMI trip. Thanks to Lulu’s for going above and beyond! ##### Barrett L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce A. 27 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun in the sun Perfect location - Beach short walk & home has a great cart for chairs, umbrella & cooler that were all there to utilize for the days at the beach. Restaurants, bars, liquor store, souvenir, hardware, small market, post office - all within a very short walk. Free trolley for island exploration stops nearby & if you want to be out late - the monkey bus is fantastic - also free, but don’t be that guy, tip the driver!! Great dog park within walking distance. The backyard of the house is entirely fenced - great space for the pooch, too. Wonderful pool & lovely landscaped backyard Great big kitchen space Very comfy beds ##### Joyce A. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina S. 29 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect! We were blown away by Gumbo Cottage. It was the best beach rental we’ve ever stayed in. It is spotless, has everything you need including beach wagon, towels and well-stocked kitchen. The pool and yard are gorgeous . It is a 5 minute walk to the beach. We will definitely be back. ##### Christina S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S. 25 May 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect stay Absolutely beautiful, pristine cottage! Loved everything about it. We had an issue with the AC and it was addressed and fixed immediately. A 5 minute walk to beach and many restaurants. Will be back! ##### Mary S. Stayed 14 nights in May 2021 ---