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Footprints in the Sand managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

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Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Holmes beach, FL
  • Holmes Beach Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • West Coast Surf Shop
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Kind Bedroom with En-suite

1 King Bed

queen Bedroom on the 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

Queen bedroom top floor

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite off Master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Footprints in the Sand managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

114 48th Street Holmes Beach, FL 34217
You may cancel your reservation up to 60 days before check-in for a full refund minus a $495 processing fee and less 3rd party travel insurance fees, if applicable. The refund will be made to the original payment method. After that time, or for reservations made on or less than 60 days in advance of check-in, your reservation is non-refundable.

Written notice is required to cancel a reservation; an email from the address associated with the reservation is acceptable as written notice.

For canceled reservations with a check-in date equal to or less than 60 days away: We will open the property back up to the rental market and if the property re-rents we will refund the guests the rental rate minus the $495 processing fee and any price differential.

If Guest needs to shorten their stay or change to a different property, the normal cancellation policy applies. No changes are permitted during the stay.

This absolutely gorgeous 4 bedrooms 3.5 bathroom home is located in the heart of Anna Maria Island in Holmes beach. It is only a short stroll to the beautiful Gulf Beaches. With a 2 car garage an extra-large driveway there is more than enough guest parking. Take the stairs or elevator to the main floor where you will find an open kitchen, living and dining area, with walk out balconies at the front and back of the home. The Queen bedroom just off the main living space looks out onto the tropical backyard pool area. The top floor has a large master king bedroom at the front of the house with large balcony with ocean views, a great place to enjoy your morning coffee or a glass of wine for a breathtaking sunset experience. The master has a large en-suite with glass shower and walk-in closet. The top floor also has a bunk room with 2 sets of twin bunk beds and the fourth bedroom with a queen bed both share a full bathroom off the hall.

Even though the beach is only steps away you can also waste your days away in the tropical backyard with heated pool, lounge chairs, outside bar, gas grill, and shower to rinse off for when you do enjoy a beautiful white sand beach day. Or you can always take the free trolley to Bean Point, or down to historic Bridge Street. Eat at restaurants like Beach Bistro, Chateau Anna Maria, grab burger's at Skinny's, or watch the sunset at the Sandbar. Go parasailing, take a sunset cruise or paddleboard on the crystal clear blue waters in the Gulf of Mexico.

This home can comfortably accommodate a group of 8 -with plenty of space for everyone to enjoy their privacy while spending quality time together under one roof-this home is ideal for multiple families. Traveling with little ones? We know you'll be back and forth to and from the beach a LOT! This house is less a minute from the front door to the white sand or having your toes in the gulf. Too many luxury amenities to list them all. Free high-speed WiFi and Spectrum cable TV. Take the worry out of packing your private sheets and beach towels knowing that when you arrive at your dream vacation rental, in place are high-quality luxury bedding, bath towels, and beach towels ready for your stay. Free up luggage space and breathe easy knowing that everything is already taken care of for you.

We might be only 7 miles long but Anna Maria has everything you could possibly need for your perfect
beach vacation. Traveling with a little one? All our homes come with pack & plays and highchairs. Need
more? There are several great rental places that have everything from baby gates to golfcarts, and they
will drop them right off at your vacation property for you. No need to pack beach towels we provide
those for you.
Remember we are laid back and on Island time - Flip-flops and shorts are ok for breakfast, lunch and
dinner no need to overpack you will most likely be in your cutest bathing suit or bikini anyways.
No need to pay the crazy high fees to check all those bags! With Publix, CVS, and Walgreens right on the
island you can grab any sunscreen, hair product anything needed, why haul it all with you?

We do our rentals from Saturday to Saturday, if you are looking for a stay that is not a 7-night rental or would like to begin your vacation on a day other than Saturday please send us an email to reservations@beachretreatsfl.com as we can sometimes accommodate alternate reservations

“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”
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Guests are allowed up to 2 dogs provided they are housebroken and must be friendly with other dogs and people. Pet must be disclosed up front at the time of inquiring/booking. A one-time non-refundable fee of $150 will be due at the time of booking to accommodate for extra cleaning/pet sanitation. Should we receive complaints from neighbors of barking/disruption we reserve the right to ask you to remove the pet immediately. Undeclared pets will be charged $500 and you will be required to vacate the property. By booking this property you are agreeing to the terms and fees associated with bringing an approved pet. We closely monitor all properties.

Property manager

Beach Retreats
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

Pets allowed
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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

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Cortez Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and cycling.
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Holmes beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 9 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's Bakery Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Footprints in the Sand managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island have a pool?

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

Is Footprints in the Sand managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Footprints in the Sand managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Footprints in the Sand managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Footprints in the Sand managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island located?

Located in Holmes Beach, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, just steps away from Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Manatee Public Beach and Island Gallery West are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mike S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

Spring vacation

Too many problems, made too many call to host, bandaid fixed problems!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Awesome location in Holmes Beach

The beautiful home was very comfortable for our group of 6 adults and 2 three year olds. It truly was a one minute walk to the beach and easy walking distance to playground and restaurants. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

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

Very nice place & location to the beach was perfect

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

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

Another Great Stay

This is the second time we have stayed at this property. We have had a great stay both times! Love the house the pool and proximity to the beach. Great family vacation memories have been formed here. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

catherine G.

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

Great beach house

Great proximity to beach, plenty of room, and the house was clean and stocked. Would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

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

Great Stay

Great location, great house. Whole family loved our time there. Would 100% stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

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

Perfect location

The location to the beach and centralized location of property to everything on AMI was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynn c., Lewistown,PA

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

Great location! Close to anything we needed by golf cart!

Great location! Close to everything via golf cart!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

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

Anna Maria spring break

This house is a few minutes walk from the beach. Great location! It has a well-stocked kitchen - very comfortable. Bedrooms very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy T.

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

Perfect!!

We loved it!! Will stay again!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele J., Aston, PA usa

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

Footprints in the sand

Perfect home! Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Siobhan C.

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

Beach Retreat

We had a wonderful vacation. The ocean was steps from the house & the pool was a great option with a little shade. Plenty of space for 6 adults to stay. Very comfortable.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

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

4 July Week

Location Location Location Very well stocked with umbrellas, chairs & lots of beach towels.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great Venue for College Girls Reunion

The property suited our needs. The elevator was very useful. The kitchen was very well stocked. There were several large tables and chairs that our group of six used quite often. The pool area was beautiful. Location and proximity to the beach was a real positive. There were labels everywhere that made our stay easier. Our group loved staying at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genna L.

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

Thanks

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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darcy H., Ringgold, USA

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

Beautiful home, great location!

Overall, excellent. The outside tv was defective so we couldn’t watch tv while enjoying the pool. (Football season) Walking distance to ocean was wonderful. Plenty of beach towels, chairs and beach umbrellas. Lovely home inside and out. Beautifully decorated. Great time of year to go. Not crowded at all. Delicious restaurants nearby.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan E., Leesburg

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

Lovely and relaxing getaway

We had a lovely time in this vacation home. The pool was great. Holmes beach access was so close (like 100 steps) and beach was amaaaaazing. We had a lot of fun playing ping pong too! The home had everything we needed in terms of cups plates, pots and pans. We did need to bring other items like soaps, shampoos, paper towels (they give you the small sample shampoos and one paper towel roll to start with), coffee pods for the Keurig or filters if you use the coffee maker, some spices, etc but it was only 4 min away from the closest grocery store so it wasn’t an issue. They were also great about letting us check in at 2p instead of 4 since our flight came earlier in the day. Overall great stay!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy M.

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

Location, Privacy, Pool!

Our family has four boys aged 8-16, we loved this house because of the space and privacy! Everyone had their own bed, own room. The private pool was a win for both kids and adults. The home is clean and well stocked. We lucked out with early check in by request. I love that the property recycles and donates un-used food and beverage items. We would have liked to see more family games, a small cooler (there were two large coolers), and more pool accessories (we brought our own diving sharks and rings and goggles, and purchased a few pool noodles while there.) This property is a very easy walk to the beach with a wagon available to transport chairs and umbrellas. We saw a few people with pop up tents which would be useful as well! We used the grill, bikes, and loved the deck sitting in the evening. Would stay here again and recommend to large families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

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

Review of Footprints In the Sand

We stayed at this property throughout February and it was terrific. We needed a place very close to the beach because our grandchildren weee joining for a week. It was as close as you could get. Clare and Emma were wonderful to work with. They made our visit very special. The few minor things that needed to be fixed were handled immediately. The pool was lovely but did not get much sun. It didn’t matter because we were so close to the beach. It is a wonderful multi generational home that is walking distance to shops and restaurants. We made wonderful memories!
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Melissa W.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

go somewhere else

first four days (out of 7) spent trying to get help from Beach Retreats with the pool pump, major appliances that wouldn't work properly, and poorly stocked home with very little in the way of basic necessities. Furniture is old and needs replaced, sagging cushions, etc., hardly a "luxury home" but you'll pay "luxury home" prices. Will never rent from Beach Retreats again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location

The location was perfect. So close to the beach and very close to restaurants. Love the front porch sat out there all morning and when at the house most of the day although we were at the beach most of the day. Elevator came into use for unloading our luggage. Lots of stairs in the house. Very clean. Yet smell of strong bleach upon arrival. Had an issue of the vent coming out of the ceiling and no one came to fix after talking with the company. Oh well no biggie. Our biggest complaint was the pictures online show the pool with sun and there was definitely not sun on the pool during our stay. I’m not sure if the house being built next door took away that feature or what. But overall we loved our stay here would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B.

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

Ferien

Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Thanksgiving get away!

Family met from all parts of the country at the Holmes Beach property. Plenty of space, close proximity to the ocean, and we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

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

Great house and location

Other than the stairs this place was awesome 😎 very close to the beach yet nice and quiet. Elevator must be broken so I wouldn’t recommend to elderly folks.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia C.

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

Relaxing Vacation

This house was exactly what we were looking for. First of all it's very close to the beach. The pool is such a relaxing place to be when not on the beach. The pool gets a lot of shade so it's a great place to return to after getting a lot of sun on the beach. The beach was never crowded and was also very clean. The house had everything we needed. The management company is very responsive. When we arrived there were 2 very minor maintenance issues. I emailed them and the manager and maintenance were at the door in under 10 minutes. All issues were resolved promptly. I would definitely return to Anna Maria and this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

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