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Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Exterior
Flat-screen TV, DVD player, books, video library
A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Island Gallery West
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

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.

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Island Gallery West - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪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

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free internet

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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
  • 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.

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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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Emerald Bay property was a very nice property for the price. The location is 2 blocks from the beach. The kitchen was well stocked. A couple garbage bags, 1 roll paper towel, 2 or 3 dishwasher detergent tabs, a sponge and dish soap provided. Need to provide your own laundry detergent for the stackable washer/dryer. Bathrooms had two rolls of toilet paper each. Shampoo, conditioner, body soap, and hand soap provided. They also supplied beach/bath towels, but had limited wash cloths. The pool/hot tub was heated. Just note that there are palm bushes around the pool that fall into the pool, so you will need to use the skimmer to clean the pool daily, but they made it feel tropical and gave you privacy which was nice. The hot tub was nice and hot, but the blowers were not very strong like a typical hot tub. The furniture outside was nice and appeared new. Pool/beach towels, blow ups, beach chairs, umbrella, wagon, cooler, sand toys, medal detector, and boogie boards provided and in good condition. One bike was provided. Basketball game and foosball in garage for entertainment. Property was pretty clean, but walls were a little dirty and furniture is stating to show some wear. Bed skirt was dirty in one room, but sheets were clean. Showers could used a good deep clean to get rid of mineral deposits around drains/glass edges. Couch in living room needed repair, but they sent someone to fix it. Beds were not bad. For the price I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jayme S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Responsive hosts, location to the beach was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot! House was perfect for us! Very clean and comfy! Outdoor area great too! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Maria J., Beverly Hills

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Norbert

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth S., Pittsburgh, PA

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed

Nice stay
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne C.

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!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kristen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break

Good location, close to the beach and central to all shopping.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

hillary o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach location

Overall very good location ! Very short walk to beautiful beach. House was kept very well.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Theresa C.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alma V.

Okay

The place needs major upgrades and need things repaired. Cleanliness I was shock was not too good.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

SARAH F.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin g.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMI vaca

Beautiful property and great location. A few glitches , but host was quick to respond and correct.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M., Madison, WI

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Christina B.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to the beach!

Great location to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Javier L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place and location

Had a great time with family. Blocks from the beach and very comfortable home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Wendy W.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F., Topeka KS

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021