Title: Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=55128&destination=Holmes+Beach%2C+Florida%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=21681813&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! ## Photo gallery for Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21690000/21681900/21681813/w1619h1079x1y1-2bf4294f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21690000/21681900/21681813/w1024h1535x0y3-44eb0878.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool - Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21690000/21681900/21681813/74c1bc63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21690000/21681900/21681813/w1620h1079x0y1-c98fed14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! (Holmes Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21690000/21681900/21681813/w1620h1079x0y1-2809e3eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Relax at the Starfish Shack, just a few houses from Anna Maria Island's Gulf beaches. Unwind in your private patio surrounded by tropical landscaping, heated pool, and outdoor shower. Inside, enjoy an open living area and kitchen perfect for entertaining. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - 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. ### Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! Welcome to the Starfish Shack located just a few houses from the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island. The Starfish Shack is a ground level half duplex with 2 bedrooms, 1 and a half baths, and its own private full sun patio surrounded by tropical landscaping where you can enjoy the heated pool, outdoor shower and Weber grill. During the day enjoy the beach with the provided beach wagon, chairs and umbrella located in the garage. Inside you will find an open living area and kitchen which is great for easy entertaining. 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 equipped kitchen, linens, towels and beach towels. 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 VRC16-000370 ## 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 ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - 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 ![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 - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.6 Excellent 439 reviews £297 includes taxes & fees 22 Mar - 23 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=897646&PinnedHotelID=897646&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/450000/448500/448416/8d774750.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lantern Inn & Suites Whitfield Estates - Pool - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 1,292 reviews £136 includes taxes & fees 22 Mar - 23 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=448416&PinnedHotelID=448416&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/42000000/41340000/41332900/41332883/f29dad9a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home2 Suites Sarasota I-75 Bee Ridge, FL Sarasota - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.6 Exceptional 975 reviews £152 includes taxes & fees 8 Apr - 9 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-08&endDate=2026-04-09&selected=41332883&PinnedHotelID=41332883&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 restaurants, lunch, dinner served; seafood ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1045900/1045894/438d3231.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bridgewalk Resort Bridge Street - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 786 reviews £272 includes taxes & fees 16 Apr - 17 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-16&endDate=2026-04-17&selected=1045894&PinnedHotelID=1045894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29830000/29826600/29826572/d1fa16d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Magnolia Pointe, BW Signature Collection Fruitville - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.2 Wonderful 1,000 reviews £143 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=29826572&PinnedHotelID=29826572&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93540000/93536500/93536442/ad0f41a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walk to Manatee Public Beach: Cozy Getaway! 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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 6800 ## 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. [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%7C27.51732%2C-82.72591&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nmURbFPKlkYRZSvBxONP-EtRN8o=) Holmes Beach, FL ### What's nearby - ![Anna Maria Beach is beautiful. It's one of several beaches on Anna Maria Island and doesn't have any facilities, so it's less visited.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/74028/f8a55dee-d0af-4c64-9fd9-1dc9ef841ead.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Palmetto Avenue Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![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 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![EyeEm Custom Shoots Q4 2018](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296242/6517b6ba-dfa8-46db-a9d7-d7cec5c7f5e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Island Players 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - ![Sarasota_AnnaMariaIslandMuseumandHistoricalPark_6295969-2](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6295969/4a4727c9-1fda-423e-8825-ead5cae33120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Anna Maria City Pier 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) 40 min drive ### Restaurants - The Ugly Grouper 3 min drive - Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe 5 min drive - The Sandbar Restaurant 3 min drive - The Waterfront Restaurant 4 min drive - Ginny's & Jane E's 17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! have a pool? ### Is Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool!? ### What time is check-in at Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool!? ### What time is check-out at Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool!? ### Where is Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! 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 15 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katrine J. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay! We really enjoyed this home. It was the perfect size for our family of 3, nicely updated and super clean.It felt very much like a home away from home. We had everything we needed. Comfortable beds, nice sheets and towels and a kitchen stocked with most essentials. Located well in a residential area, which I really liked, but right around the corner from the beautiful beach.Management was very attentive and responded right away to answer any questions. We really enjoyed our Gem cart, which was in the garage upon arrival. It was fun to explore the island. I was very impressed with how Lizzy Lu’s does business! You can tell they really care about their properties and the guest experience. Pool and patio area was very tropical and cozy. ##### Katrine J. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth S. 12 Apr 2015 #### Starfish Shack is a gem This duplex with wonderful private pool and outdoor shower is a gem! Very clean, very tastefully decorated, and close to the. Beach. We loved our stay here and are coming back, yay! ##### Ruth S. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 26 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Starfish Shack Everything but an ocean view. Property very clean and well maintained. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori M. 19 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We loved the Starfish Shack We had a great time. The house was perfect for our vacation. A easy walk to the beach. We will definitely be back. ##### Lori M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie S. 27 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Week of relaxation This property was absolutely perfect! The host was more than helpful. The small touches everywhere made our stay comfortable. Loved the private pool with the tranquil backyard setting. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals and save on eating out. Will definitely book with this host again. ##### Angie S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa C. 7 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls getaway!! This our 2nd year in a row doing a girls getaway at AMI and we loved our stay because our house was so fantastic!! From the moment we arrived until we left we just had a wonderful relaxing escape. I can’t recommend this place more! ##### Lisa C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy S. 22 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything Needed for an Awesome Vacation The property was exactly as advertised and the priority managers have thought of everything needed for a vacation. The property was very clean and well maintained. It was also nice to see a kitchen appointed with decent utensils and equipment and not cheap flimsy stuff. I highly recommend the $50 for the beach cabana package! We will return! ##### Wendy S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### olga d. 22 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice cleaning Very nice property and close to the beach ##### olga d. Stayed 7 nights in May 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam P. 1 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise! Would love to stay here again! We loved our stay on Anna Maria Island and this house was perfect. Property was in a great location – couple minutes to walk to the beach and had a fantastic private pool and fenced in yard. The house had everything you would need including small appliances in the kitchen and a garage filled with all beach gear you might need. Lizzie Lou’s was very professional throughout the whole process. ##### Adam P. Stayed 14 nights in May 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### BOB M. 20 May 2018 #### Fabulous Lizzi Lou’s ‘ it’s owners are the Best! They keep their properties in top shape! Very Helpful! We are coming back! Bob&Ruth ##### BOB M. Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2018 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris S. 25 Sept 2017 #### Perfect location on the island!!! Beautiful cottage near the beach, very well equipped and Ben and his team provide a perfect service. ##### Chris S. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy marie s. 15 Aug 2017 #### Awesome Place We had an Absolutely Amazing stay. The property was very well taken care of and had everything we needed. ##### amy marie s. Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susanne K. 7 Aug 2017 #### Super! Sehr gepflegt, sauber, gut gelegen. ##### Susanne K. Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelli T. 18 Jun 2017 #### Beautiful, well maintained and clean! The Starfish Shack was perfect! It was beautifully decorated, clean, and comfortable. We enjoyed relaxing by the pool, the walk to the beach was easy and short, and we were in a nice neighborhood. The house had everything we needed and the beach supplies were great! We've stayed in other nice houses but the beach equipment was cheap or broken. The wagon was newer and the beach chairs were very nice! We would stay here again in the future for sure! The house is small but it didn't feel cramped. There was plenty of space for 4 adults and 2 small children. I highly recommend this property! ##### Shelli T. Stayed 7 nights in May 2017 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael J. 2 Oct 2016 #### Amazing location ! Großartige Umgebung zu entspannen. Tolle, brandneue Duplexeinheit mit eigenem Pool und Garage. Super Ausstattung. Praktisch alles vorhanden, auch Badehandhandtücher! Nach 38 Jahren Erfahrungen mit Florida Urlauben war es das schönste Fleckchen Erde in Florida was wir kennen gelernt haben. ##### Michael J. ---