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Four Beach Lovers 4 · Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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Holmes Beach

This holiday home places you steps from Bradenton Beach and within a short 5-minute stroll of Anna Maria Sound. Highlights at this beachfront holiday home include a kitchen, free WiFi and a balcony. .Home features a sofa bed, a coffee/tea maker and an iron/ironing board. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site water park. Plus you'll find a garden and charcoal grills. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Ilexhurst holiday home include Coquina Beach and Longboat Key Beaches.

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬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.

Four Beach Lovers 4 · Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps

VRC16-000519

1BR · 1BA · Sleeps 4 · Garden View · Full-Size Layout · Solar Powered · Private Covered Patio · 2025 Renovation · King Bed · Wine Fridge · Beach Chairs Provided · Charcoal Grill · 1-Gig WiFi · 50 Steps to Gulf

Fifty steps from your door to the sand. That's it. Four Beach Lovers Unit 4 is a garden-view retreat in Holmes Beach — not Gulf-front, but close enough that guests consistently describe the walk to the water as shorter than they expected. One guest counted it: fifty steps around the building and you're on the beach.

Unit 4 faces the tropical gardens rather than the Gulf. Your covered patio with a four-top table and chairs overlooks lush landscaping, a gazebo with a softly running fountain, and porch swings in the shade. The sound of the Gulf is always in the background. The garden side of Four Beach Lovers has its own atmosphere — quieter and more private than facing the water, with a different kind of beauty that guests come back for year after year.

Here's what sets Unit 4 apart from Unit 3 next door: Unit 4 has the same full square footage as the Gulf-front units. If you want the most spacious garden-view option in the complex at the best price point in the complex, this is it.

The 2025 renovation rebuilt everything. New kitchen with full-size appliances, dishwasher, and a wine fridge for chilling a bottle before the fountain goes quiet for the evening. New bathroom with a walk-in shower and modern fixtures. All new furnishings, linens, and smart TVs in the bedroom and living room. The entire property runs on solar power — one of the few vacation rental complexes on Anna Maria Island that does.

The king bedroom is a peaceful retreat. The living room sofa sleeper handles two more guests comfortably, sleeping four in total. Fast 1-gig WiFi and a full cable package are included for remote workers and rainy afternoons alike.
Beach chairs are stored onsite — fifty steps and you're using them. Charcoal grills are available for cookouts. A shared laundry room serves all four units. Linens, towels, and beach towels are all provided.

Four Beach Lovers has four units total. Units 1 and 2 face the Gulf directly. Units 3 and 4 offer garden views at better pricing — with Unit 4 offering the full square footage of a Gulf-front unit.

Holmes Beach is the quieter, more local part of Anna Maria Island. Publix is a couple of blocks away. Walgreens and a small shopping center are nearby. The free island trolley stops close by — explore the full length of AMI without moving your car once you've parked.

Guests who find Unit 4 come back. One for four years running — and still counting.
Four Beach Lovers Unit 4 requires a one-week minimum stay and includes parking for one car. This property is not pet-friendly.

Noise Ordinance: You are vacationing in a residential area, the quiet hours are 10 PM-7 AM. 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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golfing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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

  • No pets allowed

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

Vrbo Property
On Front Four Lovers 4 Holmes
2531-174481

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Four Beach Lovers 4 · Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps?

Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Four Beach Lovers 4 · Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps?

Yep, Four Beach Lovers 4 · Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps is a short 2-minute walk from Bradenton Beach. Fun beach activities include swimming.

Is there a spa on site at Four Beach Lovers 4 · Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps?

No, there is no spa at this property. Aluna Wellness Center & Spa is a short 14-minute walk away.

Does Four Beach Lovers 4 · Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Does Four Beach Lovers 4 · Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Four Beach Lovers 4 · Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps?

No, Four Beach Lovers 4 · Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Four Beach Lovers 4 · Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Four Beach Lovers 4 · Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps?

No, pets are not allowed.

Four Beach Lovers 4 · Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Duane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Time

AMI and this property met my winter getaway needs; thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Philip H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Was disappointed that no one contacted me about how to get keys , no address given. Fortunately I know island fairly well and knew kinda where property was. Very thin walls, guest in front of us was very loud , took a bath at 1:30 am , could hear squeaking of them in tub, then another night they were fighting and slamming doors. Guest next to us you hear hear them clomping across floor. We did have 3 good night’s sleep,. Electrical outlet in bedroom very loose and was afraid to use it. Toilet had to be flushed twice a lot of times, sometimes water wouldn’t fill bowl for proper flush. Loved the deck and swings. Overall our experience was good , had to take into consideration that not all guests are respectful of others.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Luella H.

Liked: Cleanliness

May beach

Great views
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little beach heaven

Great location and updated facilities. We absolutely loved our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach access

Our overall stay was excellent. We really enjoyed the quietness of the area and the proximity to the beach is outstanding!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan S., Denver

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice property

This property is spotless, is well appointed, and has everything you need for a relaxing beach vacation. The beach is steps away, and is beautiful. We will stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

November Getaway

This is a perfect place for a 2 person vacation. Easy beach access, roomy accommodations for a small place, and plenty of room to gather with a couple others. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, quiet stay close to the ocean!

It was so nice being so close to the ocean in a nice quiet neighborhood. The place was located in a great location. You could walk to the stores or take the trolley. The place was nicely equipped and had a nice big front porch.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Stacy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get getaway

The property was perfect. The bed was very comfortable/ the house was very clean. The location is perfect/ close to everything but you felt secluded from everyone. I was surprised to find three cockroaches in the living room but that is not uncommon in FL. My only recommendation would be to add a second blanket or a throw. The unit only came with one blanket on the bed. I would definitely rent here again.

10/10 Excellent

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness

False advertising

Advertisement made it look like all rentals face the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Perfect for a small family

We stayed in unit 4 (not Oceanview). The walk around to the beach was like getting a surprise each morning. Our 11 & 9 yr old slept on the pull out sofa bed. The unit was very clean with what felt like all new furniture. The beach was not crowded at all, I guess due to its position between access points. This was our first visit to Anna Maria and it left a great impression.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017