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TRUE BEACHFRONT HOME DIRECTLY ON SUGAR WHITE SANDS WITH HEATED POOL - IDYLLIC

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Cortez Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

TRUE BEACHFRONT HOME DIRECTLY ON SUGAR WHITE SANDS WITH HEATED POOL - IDYLLIC


11/16/24 - Waves Edge is now fully operational after the storm and guests are again staying and enjoying the island and the beautiful beaches.
We look forward to seeing you.

Waves Edge North is a lovely 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home situated on one of the most beautiful beaches imaginable; nestled among the sea oats leading out onto the white sand beaches and crystal clear waters this area is so famous for. As you cross the bridges and gaze at the glittering turquoise water fringed by swaying palms you will quickly realize that you have stepped back into old Florida – a slice of paradise that transports you back to a time when the pace of life was slower, gentler and more carefree.
Just a stone’s throw from restaurants and shopping and very close to stops for the free Island Trolley which runs the length of the island seven days a week from 6am to 10pm, this may be the best location on the island!
Waves Edge North with its vaulted ceilings and a wall of windows brings the outside in and gives you sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy the cozy and comfortable living area with flat screen Smart TV, Cable, DVR and DVD player. Meals are easy to prepare in the fully equipped open plan kitchen or you can step out into the fresh ocean breezes on the spacious deck where you can cook out on the gas grill while enjoying the beautiful views.
Waves Edge North will comfortably sleep 6. The master bedroom has a king bed, Smart TV and en suite bathroom with walk-in shower. The two guest bedrooms have queen beds, Smart TV's and share a bathroom with a combination bathtub/shower. There is a really cool sleeping loft with two twin beds – ideal for older children or teenagers.
From the outside deck, steps lead down to a beautiful heated swimming pool with plenty of loungers for you to relax. To swim in the pool or walk across the sugar sand to the ocean – that may just be the most difficult decision you have to make each day!
As a courtesy to our guests we heat the pool during the months of December to April.
There will be days when the weather conditions will not allow pool heaters to accommodate swimming and temperature recovery times will vary.
While the pool is heated during the winter months, we do occasionally get cold spells that can send the temperatures down into 60's and 50's. This will cause the pool water temperature to drop and the pool pump will no longer be able to heat the pool, and it automatically shut down temporarily as a safety feature.

The pool and laundry facilities are shared with our sister home, Waves Edge South, which accommodates 6 people. For a large family gathering, why not rent both homes?
We have off road parking for 4 vehicles.
Please note the total number of guests permitted at Waves Edge North is 6 which includes children..
When requesting to book please be sure to provide the number of adults and kids who will be staying.
Regretfully no children under the age of 3.
Holmes Beach have a minimum 7 night rental requirement.

Check in time is 4pm and checkout time is 10am. It is very unlikely that we will be able to accommodate either an early check in or a late check out so please plan accordingly. With many thanks.

See Waves Edge South at http://www.vrbo.com/1406434
We looking forward to welcoming you.

Due to unforeseen events that could disrupt your travel, we strongly recommend affordable travel insurance to protect your vacation investment. Cancel for an Reason policies are available through Seven Corners Travel Insurance Company and also Nationwide Insurance.

VRC17-000020

Property manager

Nicky Hunt

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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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 3–17
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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
Guests must provide confirmation of the number of guests and the age of any guests under the age of 25 within 24 hours of a reservation being accepted
No smoking anywhere on the property
Nobody, other than the registered guests are allowed to use the amenities. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cortez Beach and Coquina Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • West Coast Surf Shop - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cortez Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Coquina Beach - 8 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Oyster Bar on the Pier - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does TRUE BEACHFRONT HOME DIRECTLY ON SUGAR WHITE SANDS WITH HEATED POOL - IDYLLIC have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is TRUE BEACHFRONT HOME DIRECTLY ON SUGAR WHITE SANDS WITH HEATED POOL - IDYLLIC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TRUE BEACHFRONT HOME DIRECTLY ON SUGAR WHITE SANDS WITH HEATED POOL - IDYLLIC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TRUE BEACHFRONT HOME DIRECTLY ON SUGAR WHITE SANDS WITH HEATED POOL - IDYLLIC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TRUE BEACHFRONT HOME DIRECTLY ON SUGAR WHITE SANDS WITH HEATED POOL - IDYLLIC located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach, AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop. Manatee Public Beach and Anna Maria Sound are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathi L.

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

Wonderful Vacation in the Perfect Beach House

Waves Edge North is the perfect beach house for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful view of the Gulf. Our group from Oklahoma had never been to Anna Maria Island and we enjoyed every moment spent watching the birds and dolphins, sitting by the pool and exploring the island. The house is comfortable and well stocked with everything we needed. It is located on a quiet street where you feel isolated from the hustle & bustle of the traffic throughout the busy island. We can’t wait to return to paradise next year.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila G.

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

Good views, good location

Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara K.

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

Perfect beach house

Great location right on the beach with awesome pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aubree K.

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

Repeat Visitors - Will Keep Vacationing Here!

We love Waves Edge North and Anna Maria Island. This is our second time staying at this property, and when we arrived, it felt like coming home. It is the perfect set-up for a family and the accessibility to the beach is unbelievable. I highly recommend staying here when visiting AMI!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne P.

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

Wave's Edge Delight

We had a gathering of sisters in our family. Great location, great house and beautiful sunsets every evening. Wonderful natural light even on rainy days.The best stocked & organized kitchen of any beach house we have ever stayed in. The owner was thoughtful and communicative in every way possible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Fantastic family reunion

Great setting. Property manager Nicky was the best. Welcome gifts were well received.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

House on the beach

We loved our stay on Anna Maria Island. The house was just as it was pictured and it was lovely to just walk out onto the beach. Nicky was very easy to communicate with and we had no issues at all!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

brandy s.

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

Met our expectations plus some!

My husband, myself and our 4 kids (7, 11,15,17) stayed here for the week of spring break. This house is at the perfect location for sunsets and beach days, pool was great, and the house was beautiful. We really thought it was everything we hoped for. Thanks for a great week. Brandy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison G., Florida

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

Beautiful beach place

The location of this beach place was absolutely perfect. It was a cute, clean, beach place right on the beach. The pool was nice too! The owner was so friendly and communicated with us. She even left a welcome present, as well as spices and condiments for us upon our arrival. It was also well stocked for cooking. We will definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

JANET P.

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

Great location, pool disappointing

Property itself is very pretty and the location is perfect. On our last stay we spent a lot of time in the pool. It was too cold this time, although you pay more for a pool..just couldn't use it. .
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Wave Edge review

The property was lovely! Heated pool, walk out to the beach, quiet, well stocked kitchen. Host was very nice, champagne, welcome card and cake in the refrigerator on arrival. However the deck is way over due for replacement, boards warped, alot of rot and termite damage. That's the only negative I have on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip N.

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

We are very fortunate to find this gem!

This was thee perfect spot. Quiet, beautiful setting, beach is perfect, sunsets are gorgeous, pool is very clean. The house is clean, very comfortable furniture close to everything you would want or need. Communication with management was great and the cake and champagne that was left in our fridge was delicious!! So inviting. Just really can’t say enough good about this place. I really want to take my husband soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Bill S.

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

Amazing location and view

I have been renting in Holmes Beach from the mid 1980's, and Waves Edge North has the best location and view of the beach. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. The VRBO host, Nicky, was very informative and helpful. For future renters, however, please be aware of the following: leave all food either in fridge or oven to keep away from mice; the hot/cold faucet in the guest shower is plumbed backwards; the coffee maker is broken, the ice maker is broken, and the guest toilet sometimes doesn't flush. We have never experienced any of these issues in our other rentals, but again, the location is superb!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carolyn W.

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

Private but not remote

We enjoyed the convenience of the location and nearness to the beach. Plenty of supplies in the kitchen and bathrooms. There are a few safety issues … splinters from the decking, uneven step/trip hazard on steps down from porch to pool, no handrail to assist getting in to pool. The nice touches like the orchid, wine and fancy cake were appreciated but save that money and put it toward new toilet plumbing and balancing the AC system. Our granddaughter learned to swim in your perfectly sized clean and pretty pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie T.

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

Beautiful getaway

The property was spotless upon arrival. Just the right size for the five of us, not too big not too small. Being steps from the beach was wonderful with a small child, we could go back and forth between the beach and the pool. The house is very close to the grocery store and Manatee beach has a nice outdoor beach eating breakfast/lunch place that we visited often. We were a bit hesitant to book because of having to share a pool with the neighbors, but they were so nice and we had a lovely time. The house is cute and the decor is beach themed. Great big windows for beautiful ocean views from the kitchen and living room. One thing to note is there is no railing to get in and out of the pool, so if you have an elderly or handicap person with you, they may have difficulty getting in and out of the pool. We will absolutely be coming back to this house in the future, loved our stay, and the property manager Nicky was so nice and quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

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

Holmes Beach Heaven

We love AMI and this property is on a beautiful part of the beach. The house is very accommodating with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. It also has a loft area if needed. The kitchen is fully stocked with essentials. The champagne and cake in the fridge was a special welcome! The listing is just as described with a nice laundry room available to use. Beach essentials were available such as towels and an assortment of beach chairs, umbrellas, floats, sand toys, etc. Great location for all areas of the island. The walk to the water is maybe 50 steps and your toes are in the sand right at the gate! It's so nice and peaceful. If we had another family traveling with us, we would definitely rent here again and also rent the property adjoining. The pool is a shared space (which is clearly stated) but it was a bit awkward when we sat on our porch/patio. With the pool right below us and the other renters utilizing the pool almost the entire time, it lacked privacy. We go for the beach though so it wasn't horrible but we didn't sit on the porch as much. We just took chairs down to the beach more! It's a great place and we created special memories there. The host is a fast communicator and has all the perfect touches to make it feel comfy and cozy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kurt S., Kansas City

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

AWESOME LOCATION

Right on the beach with an easy walk through the finest white sand imaginable. The view was incredible. Sunrise was cool but the sunset, epic. Close to the trolly line, grocery store, Walgreens and (beach walking) distance to two bar/restaurants North and South. This part of the beach was never crowded and we always had room to spread out without someone right on top of us. The grill allowed us to cook some meals at the property and there were plenty of dishes and cookware to accommodate. This does have a full kitchen and all appliances. It also had a washer and dryer that came in handy. The pool was very nice and warmer than the mid-March Gulf. We had very friendly neighbors while we were there and there were never any issues with any of the facilities or pool use. The deck is in need of some TLC, and would recommend not walking barefoot. That's the only negative, truly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue h.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Cyd V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

alanna t.

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

Loved it

Nice stay in beautiful Holmes Beach. Perfect location, nice amenities in the home. Would be fun to go with another family and rent both sides. Didn’t bother us to share the pool, it was never an issue. Nicky left us the most delicious cake as a welcome gift. Our daughter cried when we had to go home. That’s a sign of a good trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Amazing Vacation Spot

This vacation home was absolutely amazing. It was so clean and the furniture and decor made us feel at home. The view of the beach is indescribable. My mother, sisters and I had such an amazing vacation together and this home made it even better! Thank you so much for everything! Rhonda
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

JANET P.

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

Great location

Stunning views and very well appointed property.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina S., Mönchengladbach, Germany

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

Perfect place

We loved to stay there! Everything was as good as expected!
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Great Location

Comfortable accomodations,great location, all the convienences of home sweet home
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nicky Hunt

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Languages:

English, French