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Chasing Waves managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Bradenton Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Common Space

1 Double Sofa Bed

King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Chasing Waves managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

VRC21-000089
107 78th street Holmes Beach 34217
“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”

*** PLEASE NOTE: The beach access at 78th street is currently unavailable; our guests can access the beach at 77th street beach access point.

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.

We typically rent 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

Relax and unwind in this gorgeous, renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath home close to everything!

Chasing Waves, located seconds from the powdery white sandy beach of the Gulf of Mexico, minutes to downtown Holmes Beach and ½ a mile from historic Pine Avenue on Anna Maria Island.

This single family home is located WEST of Gulf Drive - no streets to cross to get to the beach! Chasing Waves is a fantastic beach retreat for any family, couple or small group of friends. This property offers two bedrooms; One king bedroom and the second bedroom with two twin beds. There are also 2 full baths: One with a walk in shower and the second bathroom off the main living area with a tub/shower combination - perfect for sandy kids after a long day at the beach. The open and generous living area features ample seating for winding down in front of the HDTV. Need room to sleep six?
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.

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
the island you can grab any sunscreen, hair product anything needed, why haul it all with you?

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 (per pet) 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

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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 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 near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf. 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

  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anna Maria City Pier - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chasing Waves managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Chasing Waves managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chasing Waves managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chasing Waves managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island located?

This family-friendly Holmes Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach, Palmetto Avenue Beach and Island Players. Bean Point Beach and Bay Boulevard Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 30 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

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

Great location and clean!

The Unit was very clean and ready for us. Location to sea great. The Unit itself was wonderful but missing items that would have made it perfect. Here are a few suggestions for this beautiful unit. We were there for 10 days and given each, one bath/face/hand towel. We needed to wash towels nearly every other day and were still charged 69 for a linen fee. MORE towels should have been provided. There was ONE dish towel for the week as well. No potholders were in the unit. We made several runs to Dollar Store for items that should have been there. Another item missing were drinking glasses, perhaps many were broken and not repleaced but we found ourselves washing them out daily. I think we had 3, of which 2 were plastic. There are no mirrors in the unit except for bathrooms.Perhaps an over the door mirrors could be purchased? Grab bars in the shower/tub would have been helpful. One fellow we traveled with has had a stroke and was it difficult for him getting in the shower without somehting to hang onto. The biggest complaint is where the dishwasher location.The door opens right in front of the sink so one is constantly maneuvering to put dirty dishes in. Very tight to work in that area. Not efficient planning . Also you cannot access the beach from your.You must walk to another block to get to the ocean. Looks easy till you get there. The city sent out a team to check on an easement. Bring coffee filters with you as well. We really did love our time there!!
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Good time on Annamarie island

Good time good location, problem with the door lock, but it was replaced quickly
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashley H.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly U.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

LORI M.

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

Enjoyed

The house was exactly as advertised. It was neat and clean. The house was well stocked. We especially enjoyed the beach chairs. Anything that we needed Beach Retreats was prompt and supplied what was requested. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed staying here for 2 weeks. We would definitely stay again. The only negative thing I thought was that this house is almost right on the beach, but you can’t access the beach there. It was some type of private property so it was hot permitted. The beach access was the street before it or after it. That would not deter me from staying again though.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ron H.

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

nice place

place was clean and very convenient. short walk to beach. no complaints.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Craig O.

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

Close to beach

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri k.

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

A+

Loved everything about the place, no complaints! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

VINNY V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

The inside was clean and spacious. Walk way to beach on 77st is block and have to go on 78st for beach access. Outside need landscape and garage door was damaged previously before we arrived. They do have beach chairs. Good location for families especially with our infant. Only recommendation is the landscape for the front. They do have a gas grill we didn’t get yo use it because lots of restaurants within 10-15 min drive
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandler Y.

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

Beautiful Beach House

Absolutely loved staying here! An amazing location too.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Very close to the beach

Great location! Loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Kirk T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

No beach access

Won’t stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

Wonderful location!

This property is in a great location! Very close to the beach (less than 5 minute walk), close to restaurants and activities. The property was very clean and had what we needed. The suggestions would be to put in a full length mirror and maybe upgrade the washer and dryer as they didn’t clean very well. Otherwise everything we needed was there including nice beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys, boogie board and property manager was prompt in ordering a beach wagon when we noticed it was missing which was very kind. All kitchen dishes and utensils were plentiful!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marybeth F.

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

Good location

It's a short walk to a lovely beach and you don't have to cross any big roads. It's a shame you can't just walk a few doors down to the beach path, but the homeowner at the end has blocked access. We didn't realize this when we rented, but the listing does mention it now. It's still a short walk, but we missed sunset a couple nights since 10 minute walk can make a difference when you're rushing. The property management company was very responsive when we let them know the only lamp in the bedroom was broken and the Keurig was missing. The only issue we had is that the dishwasher does not clean the dishes. I did report this once I got home, so hopefully it can be fixed or replaced. The dishes and utensils in the cabinets were noticeably dirty when we arrived. Since only one package of dishwasher detergent is provided, we waited a few days to run a load and discovered it did not clean the dishes at all. After that we hand washed everything. We don't really mind hand washing, but dirty dishes in the cabinets were pretty disgusting. We've rented many times from VRBO, and this was the first time automatic dish detergent was not provided (there was plenty of dish soap for hand washing). Maybe it's a Florida thing, but even if the dishwasher worked, enough detergent should be provided for the entire stay, since most people do not want to buy a big box for one week. Otherwise, some people will run it without detergent when they discover they are required to run it before check out. and they've already used the one packet provided. Not exactly hygienic.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marta D., New York, NY

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

Comfortable and well situated

Comfortable home, charmingly decorated in beach motif. The two different living spaces were a real plus. Beach access is not direct, but only a 5 minute walk via 77th or 79th street. Kala dropped off a beautiful blanket and hot cocoa for Christmas. Nice touch and much appreciated during the cold spell!
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Adorable cottage. Great Layout. Dynamite Location

The location is the star of the show here - even with the neighbor blocking end of street access, the public access is imminently walkable and many times we could park right at access point from extra ease dropping kids and beach gear. House decor is adorable beach cottage. Unassuming from outside but layout is perfect. Two bedrooms. Two full baths. Two separate living areas meant my family of 6 fit perfectly. Big FULLY-FENCED in yard perfect for dog. Shy on linens. Zero beach gear. Nice kitchen but rudimentary cooking supplies. Eat out, rent or bring your own stuff in this regard. We stayed during Hurricane Ian and were mandatory evacuated 2 days into our vacation. We are locals so we had been watching the weather. Host was very kind to let us rebook our leftover days + additional cleaning fee.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Cozy home

Wonderful home. Great location. Clean and comfortable. Everything you could want to have a great time at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Cyndie B.

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

Mediocre love nest

This house needs some attention to the structure, cement areas. It is decorated cute but I didn’t feel that everything was crisp and clean. Silverware was still dirty in the drawers. The kitchen was sorely lacking items to cook with. There was only one saucepan with one lid. At best, it was minimally supplied. There are no seasonings, not even salt & pepper. COVID?! There was no laundry soap so we purchased our own. This property is listed as pet friendly but our dog couldn’t go in the backyard as it was all broken shells. He hurt his paw right off the bat when we let him go out. I would suggest making this known in the description. We would have preferred a yard. On a positive note, the space was utilized well and we did feel we had adequate space. The property management company was extremely on top of all. The air conditioner control went completely out and someone was sent out within an hour to fix it. Thank goodness! As well, there was no propane when we were about to use the grill. I guess we should have checked that rather than assume it would be supplied prior to our arrival. The management saw that a propane tank was brought out after I mentioned it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

valerie h.

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

Great location

Great location, but know this street does not have beach access; however, it's still close. You have to go around the block to the next street over because the guy at the end of the street won't let you through his property to the beach. Overall, great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

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

Gi

We had a wonderful time in this
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

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

Everything was perfect. This location was great for enjoyment on AMI.

Outstanding
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alicia D.

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

Slice of Paradise

We loved our stay at Chasing Waves! It's the perfect location-only steps to the beautiful beach and walking distance to many shops and restaurants. We loved having two living areas especially with teenagers. There was plenty of space for all of us to enjoy. The backyard is huge and we loved spending our evenings in the front sitting on the adirondack chairs. The home is charming and decorated so nicely with a classy beach feel. It had everything we needed including a washer/dryer and a gas grill. We loved that we didn't need to worry about bringing beach chairs and towels--it's all provided. We will definitely be back! Thanks for making our vacation so easy and enjoyable!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

James V.

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

Just steps from the Beach.

Thank you for a great property with everything we could possibly want.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

78th st visit

Perfect place a very short walk to the beach. Very clean had everything we needed to stay. Not to far from stores. Great location for a vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

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