A family-friendly stay in the heart of Holmes Beach awaits you at this holiday home. Within a 5-minute stroll you'll find Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach within a 15-minute walk. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy a flat-screen TV with a DVD player, and home features 3.5 bathrooms, a balcony and a dining area. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .Enjoy the water park and Hot tub. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Holmes Beach holiday home include Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach.
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
The Ugly Grouper - 14 min walk
Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - 5 min drive
The Sandbar Restaurant - 4 min drive
The Waterfront Restaurant - 5 min drive
Ginny's & Jane E's - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island
🌊 Emerald Bay Beach House 📍 306A Clark Street, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 📌 VRC17-000006 | 3 Bedrooms Plus Bonus Bunk Room | 3.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6 | Heated Pool & Spa Welcome to Emerald Bay Beach House, your ultimate escape on Anna Maria Island! Our dreamy amenities ensure that guests enjoy a perfect stay in our 3-bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home with a BONUS bunk room. The private backyard is a lush, tropical paradise, completely fenced and meticulously landscaped. Relax in luxury with a private heated pool, complete with a relaxing spa, sun shelf and swim up table. Your ultimate getaway is perfectly poised just two blocks to the sugar sand beaches of the Gulf with just a short 4 minute walk to Holmes Beach. We provide everything you need for a day by the sea, including beach chairs, umbrella, wagon, towels and toys. Enjoy our game area featuring Foosball and a Basketball Arcade - plus tons of games, pool toys, TV and Wi-Fi. We are dog friendly so bring your entire family and fido too! Your perfect island getaway awaits at Emerald Bay Beach House! 📝While most of our properties rent only from Saturday to Saturday, exceptions can be made. Please reach out to us prior to booking if you would like to arrive or depart on alternate dates, or stay for fewer than 7 nights. We would love to host you! 🛏 Sleeping Arrangements Primary Suite: King bed + ensuite bath Bedroom 2: King bed + ensuite bath Bedroom 3: King bed + full bath just outside the door Bonus Room: two sets of twin bunk beds with en suite 1/2 bath Total: 3 king bedrooms, plus bonus bunk room and 3.5 bathrooms 🛁 Bathrooms Ensuite Baths: Two spacious bathrooms attached to king bedrooms Guest Bath: Full bath beside Bedroom 3 Powder Room: Convenient half bath 🌟 Features & Amenities Private Heated Pool & Spa with sun loungers & outdoor dining Beach Gear: 4 beach chairs, umbrella, wagon & towels for easy days by the ocean Fully Equipped Kitchen: Stainless appliances, cookware, & all essentials for home dining Living Room: Flat-screen TV, cable, & Wi-Fi Laundry: Washer & dryer Parking: Space for 2 cars Comfort: Central A/C & ceiling fans ☀️ Outdoor Living Spend sunny afternoons lounging poolside or soaking in the spa. Fire up the grill for al fresco dining on the patio, or stroll down to the beach for sunset views over the Gulf. 🚲 Explore the Island Located in Holmes Beach, you'll be close to local shops, restaurants, fishing charters, water sports, and bike rentals. Hop on the free island trolley and explore all that Anna Maria Island has to offer. 📅 Booking & Cancellation No cancellation fees! Cancel 60+ days before arrival → Full refund Cancel within 60 days → No refund Extended stays & bookings $20,000+ → Full payment 90 days prior, non-refundable $500 deposit due at booking; balance due 60 days prior For reservations 21+ nights or $20,000+ → 10% deposit due at time of booking. Third party travel insurance cost is due at time of purchase Third-party travel insurance through Beach Retreats is non-refundable No changes permitted within 60 days of arrival or during stay We highly recommend cancelation insurance 🚗 This home can accommodate 3 vehicles ✨ Whether you're looking for lazy beach days, poolside relaxation, or island adventures, Emerald Bay Beach House is the perfect Anna Maria Island escape. Traveling with a larger group? Book the other side of this home, Turtle's Bay! 910292
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Property located in a resort
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?
Yep, Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island is a short 5-minute walk from Bradenton Beach.
Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.
Does Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island have a pool?
Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island has a heated pool and a pool.
Does Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island have a waterslide?
No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.
What luxury perks are available at Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?
This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.
What makes Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island a romantic place to stay?
1 hot tub, private pools, and private balconies all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island.
Is Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a water park, laundry facilities and highchairs, it's no surprise that Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?
Yep, there is a hot tub.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?
No, Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 55 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jayme S.
1 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Responsive hosts, location to the beach was wonderful.
Jayme S.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Kate L.
27 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot! House was perfect for us! Very clean and comfy! Outdoor area great too! Highly recommend!!
Kate L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Maria J., Beverly Hills
17 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The best thing about the property is the comfort of the beds. Plenty of sleeping space and a lot of bathrooms. I would’ve preferred a much nicer detachable showerhead for shampooing and shaving but the soaps and shampoo were very nice. Since the washcloths were not set out, I wasn’t even aware that there were washcloths until my daughter looked under the sink. There were plenty of beach supplies and night lights for the pool and an outdoor shower. It would be nice if they were to add steppingstones over top of the gravel to get from the gate to the outdoor shower in bare feet. They have good trash pick up Service and cable tv. I had an overcharge from booking through a third-party website and it was corrected very quickly. Our pets were permitted and we used the grass across the street for potty breaks. Just be sure to clean up after your pups! Also, this home is approximately three blocks from the beach, and this area of the water was never very crowded. I ended up sleeping on the third floor since I have a bad knee, but I could’ve slept on the second floor if I wanted to. I did Report to the property manager that the pool man added chlorine and not much else. We only swam a few times because we asked that he scrub the algae from the pool walls and pool seating areas and sun deck and skim the dirt out because we didn’t have a skimmer, Those never got done. We really wanted to pool to be our main hang-out, but unfortunately that wasn’t the case. Pools are most important!
Maria J.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Norbert
28 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Norbert
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rob A.
19 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Rob A.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan D.
21 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
We had a great stay at Emerald Bay. It was an easy walk to the beach and the pool was so relaxing. The house was clean and so nicely decorated. It was just as it looked in the pictures. The couch with recliners was so comfy as were the beds. Loved having so many bathrooms and bedrooms. Great place.
Susan D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Beth S., Pittsburgh, PA
4 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Second Time At This Property
This was our second stay at this property. We were repeat renters for a reason! House was the perfect size for our spring break getaway. House is well kept and tidy. The garage housed two beach cruiser bikes, along with several beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys (not needed), and wagon. It's an easy, 5-minute walk to the beach. We did not find the need to rent a golf cart but did rent additional bikes for our crew. We had a few windy beach days, so we very much appreciated the fantastic pool and spa in our backyard. We enjoyed a few walks and bike rides to Pine Street for exercise, as well as to pick up donuts (Donut Experiment) and key lime coconut cake (Hometown Desserts). Overall, another great week on Anna Maria Island in your Emerald Bay property.
Beth S.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
6 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed
Nice stay
Rebecca S.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jayne C.
20 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
We had a wonderful 10 days at this beautiful duplex! It was very private, spacious, tropical oasis pool area. Only 5 min direct walk to beautiful, white sandy beach and lovely evening sunsets!
We will definitely be back to stay here again!
Jayne C.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
8/10 Good
Kristen H.
3 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break
Good location, close to the beach and central to all shopping.
Kristen H.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
hillary o.
25 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach location
Overall very good location ! Very short walk to beautiful beach. House was kept very well.
hillary o.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
8/10 Good
Theresa C.
9 Sept 2022
Location Location
This home is in an awesome location for beach and has a lot of room for large family. Home needs a lot of TLC. Bar lights couldn’t be used flickered, ripped skirt in one bedroom, bathroom toilet holder broke, missing toilet paper, dish sponge, dish washer and laundry soap. Also pool area was not checked we found wet towels old empty cans.
Theresa C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Alma V.
16 Aug 2022
Okay
The place needs major upgrades and need things repaired. Cleanliness I was shock was not too good.
Alma V.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Richard H.
5 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything is close
Recommend golf cart. Best way to get around. 25 mph is top end limit. Fantastic place at a fantastic location. The place was nicer than even I imagined after reading the description. Get up early drive your cart to pier for sunrise and pass by donut shop on Pine on way home. Made fresh. Rented a boat for week too. Great decision. My new go to vacation. Anna Marie.
Richard H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
SARAH F.
20 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Check in/check out
The property was beautiful, clean, perfect size and it easy to get to places. One suggestion is maybe a slightly later check out (11am) and maybe a slightly earlier check-in (3pm). By the time we woke up, got kids fed and ready, packed/cleaned up the entire place, we felt a little rushed. A 10 AM checkout may be a little too early. Otherwise, great experience.
SARAH F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karin g.
31 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
AMI vaca
Beautiful property and great location. A few glitches , but host was quick to respond and correct.
Karin g.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dawn M., Madison, WI
3 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house!
This is a wonderful house! So clean, updated, and accessible. A quick walk to the beach, and we loved the layout of the house as well. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. The owners were very accessible and quick to respond when we had questions. We would definitely stay at this house again!
Dawn M.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Christina B.
27 Oct 2021
Perfect Location
Short walk to a beautiful beach entrance and beach area that was never too crowded. The house was adorable and we loved having the pool for during the day and would walk to the beach for sunsets. We had an issue with our code at check-in, and the property management company assisted with the issue immediately. Overall very good stay!
Christina B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Brittany A.
4 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to the beach!
Great location to the beach!
Brittany A.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Javier L.
18 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location
Had a great time with family. Blocks from the beach and very comfortable home.
Javier L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Wendy W.
3 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house. Would stay again.
This is a high 4-star review. Most places that I rate 4 stars I would not return to. With Emerald Bay the issues are easy to compensate for once you know them. I would def go back!
The place is exactly as advertised. Very short walk to the beach. Pictures are accurate. Pool and spa are nice. Great natural light. Beautiful kitchen. It's kind of a split level so there aren't as many stairs as it seems. And no crazy rules like don't set the AC below 78 like I've seen at some beach places.
We had great service in terms of responsiveness to questions. They even brought us a new blender, same day, when we couldn't find the pitcher to the old one. I really appreciated that for keeping up with my green smoothie habit.
We did not use the bikes but it was great to have them. We felt very safe in the area. It was great for our family and our dog. Good walking area but some sidewalks flood out when it rains.
The beach chairs provided are in ok shape. The backpack straps don't work on all of them and some are pretty worn. I suggest that as soon as you get there, take them to the pool deck, rinse them in the shower, and let them sit in the sun. They can get a little musty.
Cleaning was pretty good.
It's really helpful to know how a place is appointed. The rental company provides a good amount of info but cannot tell you everything especially since they are not there when the place is cleaned and changed over Here are my thoughts (of course your experience might differ).
1) We were not provided any laundry detergent. Fortunately I had brought a few Tide tabs with us but it would have been helpful to have more given that there aren't a lot of extra bath and kitchen towels.
2)not a lot of extra bath towels but PLENTY of beach/pool towels. Only ONE kitchen towel. More would have been helpful. And some old musty sponges were left .
3) a few dishwasher tabs were provided.
4) decent cooking supplies but not many baking supplies if you plan to make a cake or something.
5)we needed to buy trash bags and extra paper towels. If you like liquid hand soap rather than hotel-size bars, buy that.
6)also would be helpful: kitchen cleaning spray, broom and dustpan or stick vacuum for sand
The documentation of the pet fee (as to whether or not it was charged) on billing documents could have been more clear. I'm giving the benefit of the doubt and have been told the problem was fixed.
Wendy W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Jackie F., Topeka KS
24 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at AMI. The house was perfect for our group of 7. We would definitely stay there again!
Jackie F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
James G.
4 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great value, great location
The den, with the twin bunk beds was crucial for our stay. Proved to be quite handy. 3 of our adult kids didn’t seem to mind at all. Pool was well maintained. Short walk to the beach. The extra towels and well stocked kitchen were pluses. One of our smoke alarms went off and after notifying management, maintenance came by and replaced all batteries. Great family week. Look forward to visiting again.
James
James G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
7 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Rental
Fantastic location, 2 blocks from the beach and within walking distance to restaurants, ice cream, etc. Really nice pool and hot tub. Property manager was really responsive and easy to communicate with her. Wagons to pull all the beach gear and a stash of beach toys were provided. Also had 2 beach cruiser bikes that we enjoyed riding.
We rated 4 stars instead of 5 for following reasons: Although the mattresses were fine, the bedding was really uncomfortable and needs an upgrade. Sheets were pilling and fitted sheet was too deep for the mattress, so every time you moved the fitted sheet pulled off the mattress. We had to fix it several times through the night.
This is an 8 person rental, but there are only 6 beach chairs and beach towels. Luckily we brought a couple beach towels.
Pool was really nice, but deck didn’t have much space.
This didn’t impact our review, but kitchen could use Tupperware. Well stocked otherwise, even had a slow cooker.
We really enjoyed our stay and this is a very nice rental. Upgrading the bedding and getting a few more beach chairs and towels would be helpful. We love AMI and this is a fantastic area to visit.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
10/10 Excellent
Emily J.
28 Dec 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach house!
The house was great. Loved the decor, the layout and the pool/hot tub was fantastic. The location was good, too, with an easy walk to the beach- maybe 1.5 to 2 blocks???- and not too far from the restaurants and shops on Pine- maybe a 5 minute drive???
I read reviews about the beds being “loud” and didn’t find that to be the case. We did find that the top floor bedroom was bright, even though it had blinds, so if you’re sensitive to that be sure to bring a sleep mask. It didn’t bother my husband, but I wore a mask and was fine. Really nice how all the bedrooms/bathrooms have their own space.
The house could use an ice cream scooper- but that’s about it. I’d highly recommend it - super clean and management was great about any questions we had. Terrific stay!