Title: One block to beach! 3 bedroom home with pool and backyard oasis. 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 # One block to beach! 3 bedroom home with pool and backyard oasis. Holiday home in Holmes Beach with private pool and kitchen ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35100000/35094200/35094149/875e680c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35100000/35094200/35094149/6e69ab20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35100000/35094200/35094149/w2031h1365x0y0-0ff80f32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35100000/35094200/35094149/e2ec328c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35100000/35094200/35094149/6b88fe96.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Walking on Sunshine, a Holmes Beach haven, is perfect for beach lovers. This pet-friendly home has a private pool and tropically landscaped backyard with Adirondack chairs and BBQ grill - less than 5-minute walk to the beach. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 61850 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Pool - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### One block to beach! 3 bedroom home with pool and backyard oasis. Walking on Sunshine by AMI Locals Home in Holmes Beach, Florida VRC19-000232 Your dream vacation awaits at Walking on Sunshine, a cute three-bedroom, three-bath getaway a block from the warm sandy beach! This pet-friendly home has a tropically landscaped fenced-in backyard with a sparkling pool, Adirondack chairs, and a BBQ grill. Highlights • Private Pool • Less than a 5-minute walk to the beach • Pet friendly + Fenced-In Backyard • Near trolley stop and restaurants • BBQ grill The festive living area with a sofa, two chairs, and a flat-screen TV. Down the hall is the updated kitchen, where you will find stainless steel appliances, cooking essentials, and a chic dining room table that looks out to the pool area. The primary bedroom is sure to make guests smile with bright décor, a TV, and an ensuite bathroom with a double vanity and a walk-in shower with fish scale-like tile. The second bedroom has crisp linens and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower, and across the hall is the third bedroom, perfect for younger guests and shares the hall bath featuring a shower and tub combination. Room Details: \-Primary Bedroom: King bed, TV, and ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower \-Second Bedroom: King bed, TV, and ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower \-Third Bedroom: Full over Full-Sized Bunk bed with Trundle Grab your beach towels and chairs and walk one block to one of our favorite beach accesses on the island. The sandy trail is lined with lush foliage and feels like your secret escape that opens to the white sandy beach, where you can often spot the dolphins jumping in the mornings. Rent a bike to explore the island’s hidden gems and watering holes. Spend a leisurely afternoon shopping on Pine Avenue or Bridge Street. There is so much to see and do when you vacation on Anna Maria Island, so start planning today! \- With host approval before check-in, this property accepts dogs only (No cats or other animals are allowed). An additional pet fee will apply. See our AMI Locals Rental Policies for full details. This home is managed by AMI Locals, an Anna Maria Island property management company. We do not accept reservations from anyone under 25 years of age. We do not allow persons under 25 to occupy a property unless accompanied by someone over 25 years of age. Please Remember: "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." \*Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - 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 - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching 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 - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Unit size: 1,850 square feet ## Similar properties ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36250000/36245800/36245746/7df35b7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great Villa! 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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 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 Backyard Oasis One Block Beach Cute Remodeled Bungalow House Backyard Oasis One Block Beach Cute Remodeled Bungalow Walking On Sunshine Three Bedroom House Sleeps 6 Walking On Sunshine Three Bedroom House Sleeps 12 146 ## About the area Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Ilexhurst, a neighbourhood in Holmes Beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coquina Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. 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 Holiday homes in Holmes Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Holmes-Beach-Private-Holiday-Homes.d55128-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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%7C27.48819%2C-82.70667&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DaXZd9JvM7k03wlFmzWLb1_RG-w=) Holmes Beach, FL ### What's nearby - Manatee Public Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Anna Maria Sound - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles - Cortez Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles - Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles - Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 1.5 miles ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 34 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬19 min walk - ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive - ‪Skinny's Place - ‬17 min walk - ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬4 min drive - ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is One block to beach! 3 bedroom home with pool and backyard oasis. pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at One block to beach! 3 bedroom home with pool and backyard oasis.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at One block to beach! 3 bedroom home with pool and backyard oasis.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is One block to beach! 3 bedroom home with pool and backyard oasis. located? > Located in Ilexhurst, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Anna Maria Sound and Bradenton Beach. Aluna Wellness Center & Spa and AMI Paddleboard Adventures are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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