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Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals

Family-friendly holiday home with a water park, 2-minute walk to Bradenton Beach

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
A heated pool
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪30 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 Island Gallery West within a 15-minute walk. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features free WiFi, 4.5 bathrooms and a fireplace. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A balcony, a sofa bed and a living room are also available. .Enjoy the water park and Hot tub. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Holmes Beach holiday home include Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Island Gallery West - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬4 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.

Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals

🌴 Surf Side Beach House – Gulf Views
Hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals
📍 6605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
🏡 VRC19-00290

Welcome to Surf Side Beach House, a stunning custom home located right across the street from the beach! 🏖️ Enjoy beautiful Gulf views 🌅 and an unbeatable island location in the heart of Holmes Beach.

✨ Property Highlights

This luxury 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home was built with exceptional craftsmanship and comfort in mind. You'll enjoy:

👩‍🍳 Chef's kitchen with gas stove and wine bar

🌇 Rooftop deck with sweeping Gulf of Mexico views

🛏️ Four spacious bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom

🪵 Custom cabinetry and high-end finishes

🌤️ Private balconies perfect for morning coffee or sunset breezes

🌺 Backyard Oasis

Step outside to your private retreat, featuring:

🏊 Heated pool & spa

🍔 BBQ grill

🛋️ Large covered patio with plenty of room to unwind

🍽️ Outdoor dining & lounge area

📺 Big-screen outdoor TV for relaxing poolside entertainment

🌴 Tropical landscaping for added beauty & privacy

📍 Perfect Island Location

You're just a 1-minute walk to the white-sand beaches 🐚 of Holmes Beach and less than 5 minutes to Holmes Beach City Center—coffee, ice cream, boutique shopping & more! 🍦☕🛍️

Anna Maria Island may be only 7 miles long, but it has everything you need for the perfect beach getaway. With Publix, CVS & Walgreens nearby, convenience is never far away. 🛒

🎒 Included for Your Stay

👶 Pack 'n Play & highchair (included in all our homes!)

🏖️ Beach towels, beach chairs, umbrella, cooler & beach wagon—everything you need for an easy beach day

🚲 Recommendations for local rental companies offering baby gear, golf carts & more—delivered right to your door

Travel light! With island shops close by, there's no need to overpack. Flip-flops & island casual attire are perfect anywhere—you're on Island Time 🕶️🌞

📜 VRC19-00290

“Please be a good neighbor by keeping noise to a respectful level at all hours. Excessive noise can disturb the peaceful enjoyment of nearby homes.”

✔️ Book With Confidence

NO CANCELLATION FEES

Cancellation Policy
$500 deposit due at booking; balance due 60 days before arrival
For reservations 21+ nights or $20,000+ → 10% deposit due at time of booking.

Cancel 60+ days before arrival → Full refund (no fees) 💸

Cancel within 60 days → No refund

Cancellations must be in writing by the 60-day deadline

Once paid, all amounts are non-refundable

Extended stays (2+ weeks) or bookings over $20,000:

Full payment due 90 days before arrival; non-refundable once paid

Travel insurance purchased through Beach Retreats is non-refundable.

Changes to dates or property must be made outside the 60-day window. No modifications allowed during the stay.

​​​​​​​🚗 This home can accommodate up to 4 vehicles

🗓️ Arrival Days

We typically rent Saturday to Saturday.
Looking for different dates or a shorter stay? Email us at reservations@beachretreatsfl.com
—we can sometimes accommodate alternate schedules.

🛜 Smart & Secure Internet

This home features Silicon Travel. With its advanced firewall system, you can prevent unauthorized access to devices in the home. Any guest device (webcam, baby monitor, etc.) can be added for a set time and is automatically removed upon departure. 🔐

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • 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

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

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 Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals?

Yep, Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals is a short 2-minute walk from Bradenton Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, scuba diving and body boarding. You can also find water sports equipment and motor boats.

Does Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals have a pool?

Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals has a heated pool.

Does Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What luxury perks are available at Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a fireplace.

What makes Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, private pools, and fireplaces all help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals.

Is Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a water park, laundry facilities and highchairs, it's no surprise that Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals?

No, Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals?

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

Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ana Luiza T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house & even better location

This house is extremely clean, very bright, plenty of space and steps from the beach. It’s just far enough from the causeway for P&Q but not too far where it’s a chore to head back on land or to the southern beaches.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Malcolm B., Niagara Falls area Ontario Canada

Liked: Cleanliness

Sunshine & Good Times

We had booked "Surfside" but just the day before we arrived we were moved to a different location/house "Sunshine & Good Times" this was due to the clean up on Anna Maria hadn't been completed at "Surfside". The S> house had exactly the same requirements that we had originally picked out, elevator, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a pool. A beautiful property. Which all six of us enjoyed immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Siblings trip

Rooms were all very spacious and clean. Had some elderly family members with walking issues and the elevator came in very handy. Spent alot of time in the hot tub and pool. Liked having bikes available to ride around the neighborhood and the trolley stop was very close. Glad there was a wagon available to bring our stuff to the beach. Beach chairs werent the best but we did make use of them. We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend this place to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular vacation home

This home will blow away your imagination in regards to location to the beach restaurants and anywhere in Annamarie Island. The owner has not skimp on any expense to make the house one to remember. We will surely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Perfect

This house couldn’t have been better. The layout is great. The pool and outdoor areas are incredible. The house was clean, and right across the street from the beach. I highly recommend, and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

rebecca s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation on AMI

My family and I had the best time on this vacation. The house was beautiful, clean, and very accommodating. The location to the beach couldn’t have been more convenient as well as the amenities that the property offered (bikes, beach canopy, umbrella, chairs, etc)! We would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, spacious, well appointed

This was our second time renting this house. Beautifully decorated and well maintained. The bulters pantry is a wonderful extra as are the wine fridge and soda fridge. Nice linens and plenty of pool towels. Kitchen is well stocked and the internet access reliable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jared T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family vacation house

House was beautiful, plenty of room and clean. Outside living area is amazing. Beach is a 2 minute walk. Perfect for family vacation. Had 6 adults, a 3 year old and 7 month old; everyone had their own space. House had pretty much everything you need. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This house honestly could not have been any better. It is directly across the street from the beach. The house is beautiful and in immaculate shape. It was SO clean. The backyard is beautiful! The pool is heated and the hot tub is awesome. There is a seating area with a gas fireplace and a TV. There is another area with a grill and dining table with 8 chairs. There are 4 beautiful bedrooms with attached bathrooms. There is also another room downstairs with 4 twin beds in it. The elevator makes moving luggage from floor to floor very easy. The rooftop deck is great to watch the sun set. The kitchen has SO MUCH it in. Stocked with seasonings, some storage containers, coffee. Management responds immediately if you have a question or need something. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation of a Lifetime

My family convened from all over the country for a week’s celebration of my 80th birthday. Being in this lovely spacious home with its many amenities, as well as its proximity to the beach, was absolutely perfect. Our dream is to spend another week at Surf Side.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to beach! Great home!

Awesome amenities and location. Thank goodness my son knew how to operate a pool, because the pool company was not seen until our last day. Only downfall! The rest was spot on!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin D.

Liked: Cleanliness

10 out of 10 stars!!

We had the perfect Anna Maria Island get away in this house. It was spectacular! It looks just like the online pictures; magazine worthy. The house was clean and had everything we could possibly need, down to the last sand toy. It's the perfect home for a large family: a beautiful great room with a very large table for family dinners and playing board games- but plenty of space to find your own quiet corner. It was a very short walk to the beach, basically right across the street. The code for the access, the check in screen in the house, good communication with the management company, all made for a seamless stress free stay. We LOVED not having to scrub bathrooms and mop floors upon departures like some other places. We would return here FOR SURE!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

The property is beautiful and well equipped. Our family enjoyed the pool and the beach is easily accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Josh D.

Good stay

The house was in a perfect location right across the street from the beach. The cleanliness was sub par. Outside area, pool were dirty and sun flower seeds all over inside and out. Overall I would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

William M., Chatham, NJ, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness

I want to rate this house higher

First the positives: the house is a great size and layout for a large party (we were 10, incl 4 kids), the location is perfect with a 2 minute walk to the beach, the pool area is great including shady outdoor seating. Now the areas for improvement: the elevator did not work which is a challenge for older visitors or people who don’t want to carry luggage three floors, the dishes were dirty and the pots and pans in bad shape, the oven didn’t work. Net result: we enjoyed our stay as we could work around the areas needing improvement, but this house could go from good to great with some attention to detail and repairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House!

Really enjoyed the house. We had 4 couples and each had there own king bedroom and private bath. Had a few minor issues at check-in but they were quickly taken care of with a phone call. We were a little concerned about being on Gulf Drive but the way the house is set up it was very private. The outdoor and pool are are wonderful. Very short walk to the beach. I would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol W., Rochester Hills, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home!

This house was perfect for our family. The layout was fantastic with each bedroom having it’s own private bath and an amazing open concept kitchen/ living area. The pool area was a perfect area to still have fun during tropical storm Elsa. The beach is only one block away which made it convenient if anyone in our family needed to go back and cool down. Be careful when using the beach chairs- a couple of us have permanent rust stains on our swim suits. There are a few that need replacing. Overall- a great location and beautiful house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house and location

Fantastic house with everything you will need. Great place for four couples. Close to beach. Plan to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific Vacation

This property is beautiful, well appointed and equipped. They thought of everything from the beach cart, beach chairs, bicycles and beach towels for the pool. Just a very short walk to a gorgeous beach. We all loved the roof top deck for morning coffee, sunset viewing and cocktails. We all hope for a repeat next year.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Vacation

My family and our parents loved the house and our stay in the island! The house was more than we could’ve imagined! It was clean and so spacious! The beds were so comfortable after swimming in the pool and a quick walk to the beach hitting the waves. We absolutely loved this house and can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place to Rejuvenate!

After 16 months of no travel due to Covid we were in need of a get- away and especially beach time. This was our first stay in AMI and a substitute for our annual May Anguilla trip. We splurged on this property and so glad we did. The home and weather made our stay a 10. The house is just as pictured. We so appreciated touches in the house -unusual in a rental - such as the fabulous artwork, Hunter Douglass electronic controlled blinds, top of the line appliances, great linens, beautiful landscaping. The BBQ area was spacious and perfect for dinners. The big roof top deck showcased sunrises and a perfect spot for morning coffee. The pool was amazing - large, great temperature and a most lovely place to chill after the beach which was a short cross the street walk. We thought maybe being on Gulf Drive would be noisy but we were just north enough that noise was not an issue. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular house

This was our first trip to Anna Marie and the vacation home was spectacular! It had everything we needed for the week! The house was decorated top notch. It worked out perfect for 3 family's and even 2 little children. Our favorite part was the pool and hot tub which we utilized daily. The pool guy even came to check it out while we were there. It was a great location to shops , restaurants and quick easy walk to the beach right across the street! Checking in and out was a breeze. We would definitely recommend this house and consider staying there again..

8/10 Good

Caylee W.

Trendy Beach House

House was modern and roomy. Four king bedrooms with in suite baths was perfect for our family. Beach was literally a one minute walk. Only disappointment was the pool was never tested or cleaned while we were there as promised.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing vacation home!

. This home is tastefully decorated and has every amenity you could want! Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021