Title: Sandcastle by the Sea managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island 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 # Sandcastle by the Sea managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island Holiday home with private pool, near Bean Point Beach ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69710000/69701100/69701044/461ed502.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69710000/69701100/69701044/15ed4916.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69710000/69701100/69701044/9878e244.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69710000/69701100/69701044/f5c0925e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69710000/69701100/69701044/d659cd79.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At this gorgeous, newly renovated 2-bedroom home in Bradenton Beach, enjoy a relaxing retreat with its wood-burning fireplace and gourmet kitchen. Stroll to the beach or unwind by the heated pool and spa under the covered patio. With just a short walk to shops like Publix and CVS, this cozy getaway has everything you need for your perfect beach vacation. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Pool - Fireplace ## 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. ### Sandcastle by the Sea managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island 213 76th St. Bradenton Beach, Fl 34217 VRC21-000119 “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” We do our rentals from Saturday to Saturday, if you are looking for a stay that is not a 7-night rental or would like to begin your vacation on a day other than Saturday please send us an email to reservations@beachretreatsfl.com as we can sometimes accommodate alternate reservations Relax and unwind in this gorgeous, newly renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath home close to everything! With just a short stroll to the beach, it features a wood burning fire place, custom closets, gourmet kitchen with a custom free standing island and farm sink, laundry room, 1 car garage and more. Relax in the fenced in area under the covered patio, along with a fire pit heated pool and spa. 1,492 square feet of space. Take the trolley to Bean Point, or historic Bridge St. Have a bite at Chateau Anna Maria, or the Beach Bistro or grab a burger and enjoy the game at Skinny's. Go paddle boarding or kayaking in the crystal clear blue waters in the Gulf Of Mexico. ​​​​​​​We might be only 7 miles long but Anna Maria has everything you could possibly need for your perfect beach vacation. Traveling with a little one? All our homes come with pack & plays and highchairs. Need more? There are several great rental places that have everything from baby gates to golfcarts, and they will drop them right off at your vacation property for you. No need to pack beach towels we provide those for you. Remember we are laid back and on Island time - Flip-flops and shorts are ok for breakfast, lunch and dinner no need to overpack you will most likely be in your cutest bathing suit or bikini anyways. No need to pay the crazy high fees to check all those bags! With Publix, CVS, and Walgreens right on the island you can grab any sunscreen, hair product anything needed, why haul it all with you? Book with confidence: You may cancel your reservation up to 60 days before check-in for a full refund minus a $495 processing fee and less 3rd party travel insurance fees, if applicable. The refund will be made to the original payment method. After that time, or for reservations made on or less than 60 days in advance of check-in, your reservation is non-refundable. Written notice is required to cancel a reservation; an email from the address associated with the reservation is acceptable as written notice. For canceled reservations with a check-in date equal to or less than 60 days away: We will open the property back up to the rental market and if the property re-rents we will refund the guests the rental rate minus the $495 processing fee and any price differential If Guest needs to shorten their stay or change to a different property, the normal cancellation policy applies. No changes are permitted during the stay. 🛜 This home features Silicon Travel. With Silicon Travel's firewall place in place, you can prevent internet access to any malicious activity in a Vacation rental home. Any guest device (WebCam, Baby Monitor, etc) can be added for a set time and will be removed automatically upon departure. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Hot tub - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Location highlights - In the city centre - Near a hospital - Near the sea ### Things to do - Heated pool - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82660000/82652400/82652304/f3059666.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Renovated home w/fenced yard, brand-new pool, spa, foosball - steps to beach Holmes Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=82652304&PinnedHotelID=82652304&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102290000/102285900/102285867/w2048h1364x0y1-fd912cc7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Under the Tuscan Sun: \*Heated Pool \*Close to Beach \*Perfect Central Location Holmes Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=102285867&PinnedHotelID=102285867&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33740000/33734900/33734816/09465956.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 Block to Beach on Private Lake Heated Pool, SPA 6937 Holmes Blvd. Holmes Beach - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 74 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=33734816&PinnedHotelID=33734816&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78080000/78074800/78074790/ee883779.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BEAUTIFUL 3/2 TOWNHOME w/ HEATED PRIVATE POOL. 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 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 House Sandcastle By The Sea Holmes Sandcastle by the Sea Holmes Beach Sandcastle by the Sea Private vacation home Sandcastle by the Sea Private vacation home Holmes Beach 478293 ## About the area ![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%7C27.51876%2C-82.72445&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BPKkx2Co7aSPFL0zSQowNjikLJo=) Bradenton Beach, FL #### What's nearby - Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Manatee Public Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles - Anna Maria City Pier - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles - Bean Point Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Anna Maria Beach - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles #### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬18 min walk - ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬19 min walk - ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive - ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬16 min walk - ‪North Shore Cafe - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Sandcastle by the Sea managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Sandcastle by the Sea managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sandcastle by the Sea managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sandcastle by the Sea managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Sandcastle by the Sea managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island located? > Located in the heart of Holmes Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Players and Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park 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