Title: The Shell Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=17169044&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Shell Cottage Holiday home with free parking, 6-minute walk to Bradenton Beach - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Bradenton Beach, The Shell Cottage has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### The Shell Cottage Holiday home with free parking, 6-minute walk to Bradenton Beach This smoke-free holiday home features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a DVD player. A kitchen with a fridge and a microwave are available, and other amenities include a balcony and a dining area. Housekeeping is not available. Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas. Kitchens offer fridges, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable televisions are provided. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower/bathtub combination - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area - Separate sitting area ### Entertainment - Cable channels - DVD player ### Outdoor areas - Balcony/patio ### Climate control - Air conditioning ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99490000/99481800/99481791/cc532428.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tinas Piece of Paradise - 4BR private pool home - Island Real Estate Vacations Holmes Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=99481791&PinnedHotelID=99481791&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105320000/105316400/105316315/w1080h1440x0y109-fef1784d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Destination Relaxation Holmes Beach - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=105316315&PinnedHotelID=105316315&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59850000/59842400/59842339/3536ba8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dog-Friendly Home with Pool! 4 mins to the Beach - Starfish Cove, A Holmes Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=59842339&PinnedHotelID=59842339&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66960000/66952200/66952103/w1371h928x0y0-7b44d38a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Wish Upon a Starfish by Beach Boutique Rentals Holmes Beach - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=66952103&PinnedHotelID=66952103&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59850000/59842400/59842343/2ee55dc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family Friendly Home with Pool, 4 mins to Beach! - Starfish Cove, B Holmes Beach - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=59842343&PinnedHotelID=59842343&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125460000/125459300/125459211/c75997c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW! 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Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted 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 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 Shell Cottage House Holmes Beach Shell Cottage Holmes Beach The Shell Cottage Holmes Beach The Shell Cottage Private vacation home The Shell Cottage Private vacation home Holmes Beach ## About the area Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz are also worth visiting. [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%7C27.52039%2C-82.72505&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zjw3c282noMPOARDZyTpdX0V-BM=) 412 79th St, Holmes Beach, FL, 34217 ### 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 6 min walk \- 0.4 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 6 min walk \- 0.4 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 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![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 \- 1.3 miles - ![Sarasota_BeanPointBeach_6296220-6](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6296220/4bcbde9b-ad62-47dd-b1cf-bd30087ca832.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bean Point Beach 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles ### Getting around - Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) 31 min drive ### Restaurants - The Ugly Grouper 3 min drive - Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe 6 min drive - The Sandbar Restaurant 18 min walk - The Waterfront Restaurant 4 min drive - Ginny's & Jane E's 15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Shell Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Shell Cottage? ### What time is check-in at The Shell Cottage? ### What time is check-out at The Shell Cottage? ### Where is The Shell Cottage located? ## Have a question? 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