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Waterfront condo with furnished balcony overlooking the pristine beach

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Living area
Beach
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6126.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

bedroom 1

1 King Bed

bedroom 2

1 King Bed

bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront condo with furnished balcony overlooking the pristine beach

Gulf Shores 205

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Welcome to Gulf Shores Condominiums! This Holmes Beach condo sits right on the sand and features a number of desirable amenities including a furnished and screened balcony with panoramic beach views, a full kitchen, and plenty of space for a family.

While you're likely to spend most of your time out on the adjacent sugar soft sand beach, or over at some of the local restaurants and shops located only a couple blocks east, this condo is also just a short stroll to a stop for the free, air-conditioned trolley that can take you all over Anna Maria Island. Ride it down to historic Bridge Street for live music, waterfront dining, and the annual wintertime sandcastle building competition. Or head north to downtown Anna Maria where you can visit historical points of interest such as the Rod and Reel Pier and Restaurant and the Anna Maria Island Historical Museum. The trolley stop can be found on Gulf Drive, just a few hundred feet from your front door.

This seaside condo features free WiFi to make it easy to plan out your adventures, as well as flatscreen TVs and a VCR/DVD combo if you want to bring a few movies along (a Redbox is also available just a mile-and-a-half down island from your rental). Save a few dollars and do some home cooking in the full kitchen, and then dine outside as you watch the sunset over the Gulf of Mexico. And don't worry about finding a place to park as an assigned space is provided for guests.

Start planning your trip to Florida's Gulf Coast early and book this condo with us today!

This property has a 7-night stay requirement. However, select properties have the flexibility for shorter stays. Let us do the searching for you! Please call us and one of our knowledgable reservation specialists will be happy to assist you in finding a property for the dates you have requested.
All guests occupying this property who are under the age of 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
We will not be accepting payments for pool heat for the months of May through October.
VRC19-000113
Code enforcement notification: You are vacationing in a residential area. 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.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. With kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 7 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront condo with furnished balcony overlooking the pristine beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront condo with furnished balcony overlooking the pristine beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront condo with furnished balcony overlooking the pristine beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront condo with furnished balcony overlooking the pristine beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Jodi P.

Can't beat location

Location is great!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay

Loved the amount of space and closeness to the beach. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Banjed L.

Loved it!

The ocean view is outstanding!
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10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Holiday vacation

The location is perfect! Close to everything the island has to offer. The condo was exactly what we hoped for. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Gary E.

Can't beat this Location!

Having grear access to the beach and located near the local trolly stop, this home was ideal for our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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6/10 Okay

Peter F.

Great location tired property

The location is great being right on the beach other than that the apartment needs a refurbishment and maybe get rid of the huge dining table on the balcony ( there is a similar sized one in the lounge)
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4/10 Poor

Tim K.

Lack of follow up from local Vacasa representatives

Location was good, right on the beach
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10/10 Excellent

Betty M.

My family and I really enjoyed our stay in this condominium. We were right on the beach the sound...

Enjoyed getting up each morning and drinking coffee on the screened in deck and watching the ocean waves and listening to it. So peaceful, so relaxing.

8/10 Good

Nelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo, but 30 stairs (same as 3rd or 4th floor) no elevator

Wonderful condo but we hesitated to go to beach because of so many stairs up/down. Not why i rent a condo on the beach... i live in FL on 2nd floor, no elevator (1/2 as many stairs). So i would be cautious if over 45 years old...
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

On the Beach

Beautiful property! Right on the beach. We did have three days with no AC working. That was pretty awful - 85 degrees inside 85 degrees outside. Took 4 calls and 4 visits over 3 days to get it working. Also had a phone call with a maintenance employee who actually asked us if 85 degrees was too warm. The answer is yes. We had a wonderful stay and spent so much time on the beach. 6 turtles laid eggs within a short distance of the condo while we were there. Manatees swam by almost everyday of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

BARBARA F.

Beautiful view

This condo was perfect for our family of 6. The location is wonderful!! The unit was very clean and it was so nice to have a back door to the condo balcony that led to the beach. Bedrooms are a nice size. The kitchen and appliances are dated however it had everything we needed. The only negative, It would have been nice for the unit to have beach items, however I was told you can rent a beach chair/umbrella at Beach Bums on the island for very little cost. Washer and dryer in the unit is a wonderful bonus! We will definitely stay here again and will recommend to others .
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4/10 Poor

Heather E.

Tired and Worn out

The only good thing about this condo is the view and the proximity to the beach. This unit is tired, run down and worn. The owners and the rental agency obviously don't care about it. Almost every electrical outlet is useless because everything you try to plug in just falls out (a Fire Hazard). The toilets are so low, they feel like a child's toilet. When you read that there are stairs to get into this unit be aware that there are THIRTY steep steps (no elevator) every single time you go in and out the door. The balcony on the side of the house (parking lot side) that gets sun in the morning had multiple broken chairs and a dead plant, just another sign that no one really maintains this property. It's sad, this could be a great place if someone cared enough to update it.

6/10 Okay

Rick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

January Vacation

We stayed for the month of January. The property was as listed. First the Pros - Good location, covered parking, great view, decent beds and couch, adequate dishes and cookware, washer and dryer. Cons - stairs, older appliances but worked, frig door had 2 broken and missing shelves, cabinets are cheap and one is broken, faucets in bathroom older and a little hard to use. a few holes in lanai screen which will be a problem in warmer weather with no-seeums. The biggest disappointment for an expensive beachfront condo was NO beach chairs and umbrella. Had to buy chairs, cheaper than renting. Lousy weather this January and had to use the heat almost every night. It quit working one night and Vacasa was great about taking care of it quickly the next day. There has been some updating but still needs more and some TLC. There are some broken chairs on the front deck that need thrown away. Dangerous to sit in them.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

tim r.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

James S.

Great Location / Beach Access Amazing!

We Loved the View!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Betsyd R.

Heaven

We loved this condo. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daryl B., Cloverdale, IN

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view very quiet.

The property was great except for the 3 flights of steps going up to the door.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good

Christopher M.

The View Makes It

Right on the water. A very peaceful (not too populated) stretch of beach right outside your door. The condo is nice too. It could use some general updates, to the kitchen and bathrooms specifically, but you're paying for the view, which makes it all worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

A week on vacation.

The house should have told us that was it three flight of stairs to the condo. I have an ambulatory problem and could not get to the unit.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Loved our stay on Holmes Beach

This condo is in a wonderful location, is very clean, quiet and comfortable! We loved the large lanai overlooking the beach! Condo is truly beachfront and the beach was never crowded which was wonderful. Arrival and departure were seamless. There were a few things I would note about the rental. There is no elevator, so everything must be carried up the stairs to the condo, which technically is 3 flights up. Not a deal breaker, but inconvenient when carrying luggage and groceries in and out. I really feel this needs to be mentioned in the listing. I had also never stayed in a condo that didn’t have basic spices in the kitchen. Again not a deal breaker, just know if you’re planning to cook you might want to bring salt/pepper etc. this very well could be Covid related but having the basics would have been nice. Otherwise we really enjoyed our stay and would certainly consider staying again at this location.
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6/10 Okay

Diane K.

Great location-needs to be updated!

We loved the location and proximity to the beach. Stairways are old and dirty. Furnishings and bedding in the condo are also very old and outdated. It has a lot of room, but needs an update!

8/10 Good

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beds

We were a little disappointed with the quality of this unit. The second floor unit is up 4 flights of narrow stairs. It was terrible to try to get our luggage and groceries up there. That alone would make us not choose this property again. Our phone chargers and computer plugs kept falling out of almost all of the outlets. The unit needs some TLC. The beach was great except for hauling everything up and down 4 flights of stairs that were so narrow two people cannot pass on them. You have to go back to the last landing to get by. The beds were very comfortable.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Nikki M.

Perfection

We loved this place so much! It had everything we could ask for! Previous guests even left a blow dryer and beach chairs! We left some sant toys. One thing I will say is in the master bedroom the slider is broken and doesn’t open but it didn’t impact our stay at all. I will 100% be booking this condo again.
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10/10 Excellent

Betsy G.

Wonderful stay

The condo was beautiful and the location was perfect. It was great to walk right out of the condo, onto the beach, and right into the water. Anna Maria Island was a wonderful place to vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Darrell J.

A little slice of Heaven

Ok that title was cliché but it’s true. A private balcony overlooks the gulf with a short path thru the sea oats and dunes to get to the white sands. I always read just a few steps to the beach, etc but this is true as it is ON the beach. Condo was really nice and spacious. Location is great for a family and a very uncrowded beach. Loved it!

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