Beach Potato: Gulf View Condo, Pool, Steps to the beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4125.3 sq m

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Holmes Beach, FL

West Coast Surf Shop
‪6 min walk‬
Manatee Public Beach
‪8 min walk‬
Cortez Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

King Bedroom, TV, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom, TV, 2nd Floor

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom, 2nd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

King Bathroom, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

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Deck or patio

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About this property

Beach Potato by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
3404 Gulf Drive, #5, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

What You'll Love About This Home:
Location! Gulf View Condo Building Steps to the Beach!
2 Bedrooms / 2 Bathrooms
King, 2 Twins
Screened Balconies
Heated Resort Pool - Shared
Pool Loungers
Shuffleboard, Picnic Tables & Charcoal Grills
Covered Patio Dining for 6
Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer
Complimentary WIFI
Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Beach Wagon
Covered Parking for 2 Cars - Under Building

Details:
Located in the Gulf Beach Place Condo Resort, Beach Potato is steps from the sparkling clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

The open and bright kitchen features a breakfast nook with room for four, additional seating at the counter, and access to one of the screened patios. A separate dining area offers a table for four and overlooks the comfortable living room with access to another screened patio.

The master bedroom features a king bed and ensuite bathroom. The guest room includes two twin beds. Each bedroom includes a TV, and patio access. Crisp linens and plush towels are provided from our professional linen service. Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a washer and dryer.

The resort offers a heated pool, shuffleboard, a picnic table, charcoal grills, undercover parking for two vehicles, and two separate beach access paths just 100 steps from your door.

Beach Potato is easy walking distance to Gulf Ave, the public beach, and the free island trolley, which travels the entire length of the 7 miles of the island. Hop on and off at your leisure and explore shopping, dining and the beaches. The perfect location for your next beach vacation!

Bedroom 1 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, Patio Access, TV
Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin Beds, Patio Access, TV

Please note:
Pets are not allowed in this home.
Amenities are subject to change.

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. The minimum requirement for this home is no less than seven nights. The maximum occupancy is four.

VRC16-000407

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Your booking is with Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals. We will send you check-in instructions 14 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you our rental agreement in an electronic signature document. Please review and return to us by following the instructions.

** Your signed rental agreement must be returned in order to receive your check-in details.

VRBO BOOKINGS

Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.

Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. We will send you a final payment reminder 90 days prior to arrival. We do not automatically charge your card for your final balance.

The instructions for making your final payment will be included in your final payment reminder.

Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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No events allowed

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No pets allowed

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Smoking is not permitted

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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 and a deadlock

About the area

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this condo is near theme parks and near 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.

Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

West Coast Surf Shop - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Manatee Public Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Anna Maria Sound - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Cortez Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Coquina Beach - 8 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 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 - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach Potato: Gulf View Condo, Pool, Steps to the beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a pool?

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

Is Beach Potato: Gulf View Condo, Pool, Steps to the beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach Potato: Gulf View Condo, Pool, Steps to the beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach Potato: Gulf View Condo, Pool, Steps to the beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach Potato: Gulf View Condo, Pool, Steps to the beach by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?

Situated in Holmes Beach, this beach condo building is within a 10-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.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Bernadette b.

19 March 2025

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

Beach Potato

Condo was convenient to the beach, grocery store, and church. Sunrooms were nice but we missed an actual outdoor space such as a balcony. We are returning next year as we got used to sunrooms.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

6 May 2024

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

Great place to stay!

This place was such a nice place to say. Steps to the beach and the pool was great! The beach equipment was great to have as well. Condo was very clean and came with everything you need for the kitchen. We loved the two enclosed balconies. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

6 June 2022

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

Great location to beach and resturants

Great stay, beach entrance is just steps away. Close to all the resturants, rentals and beach.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Marcine H.

3 October 2023

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

Great location

The location is fabulous! A few short steps to the beach, the free trolley or some good food. Clean and comfortable We love florida in September/October- always beautiful

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ally T.

1 August 2023

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

Steps from paradise

Loved our stay at the beach potato, we will definitely come back! Location cannot be beat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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8/10 Good

Janis D.

18 February 2024

Would definitely rent again

Spacious unit, great location, well stocked. Very nice to have the beach equipment. Easy beach access. Quiet, safe neighborhood. Nice pool for those who prefer to stay close. We enjoyed the 2 glassed in patios.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

25 October 2022

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

The location is amazing. Literally steps to the beach. It has everything you need on sight.

It felt like home, only better! Very good experience, management was very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

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8/10 Good

Mary K.

16 March 2024

Very nice

Spacious, clean, updated condo in a wonderful location. Any issues were addressed immediately by the Agency - I would definitely work with them again. Only negative about the condo is that both decks are enclosed, with small sliding windows - so you don't feel like you have any outdoor space.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

19 November 2022

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

Great!

We loved the location and the unit. We would definitely come back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

17 June 2023

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

Wonderful week!

The unit was in an amazing location! So close to the beach, Publix, and other stores and restaurants. The pool was very nice even though we barely used it because the beach is so amazing here. We loved the condo! The kitchen was well equipped. Loved sitting on the porches. Thanks for a great week!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delia R.

1 June 2021

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

Beach Potato Is Awesome!

The unit is huge and the location can't be beat. There were so many amenities (chairs, wagon, coolers). The unit is well stocked and had nice little touches like shampoo and dish soap. We can't wait to return. The location is amazing and you can walk to stores and restaurants.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele P.

10 June 2023

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

Beachside Getaway

Perfect. Location, size, furnishings, and ease of the island made our week long stay perfect! Beds were comfortable and the kitchen was pretty well supplied. The walk to the beach was short and the pool was relaxing! We called the office because the air stopped running on Monday- they changed the filter while we were out and about and the unit was working perfectly upon our return. Thank you for the perfect getaway that our family needed. Booking was fast and easy.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D., Cincinnati, Ohio

12 October 2023

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

Very nice condo

Had a great stay here at Beach Potato. Exceptionally clean. Could have provided a few more basics like spices, cooking oil, coffee etc. We weren't told that there were beach type supplies that we could use. We discovered them for ourselves in a storage room down by the parking area. Please check this out before you buy. Some of those items were not in great shape and should probably be replaced. The pool was wonderful and we usually had it to ourselves. Beds were very comfortable. Thanks for the nice stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Maryellen M.

26 April 2024

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

Perfect location

First off I would like to say I am not happy with the VRBO charge! I have been renting through this company and have never been charged before. I was told I would receive a credit but never did. Management company couldn’t tell me what it was for. Nor did VRBO explain the charge. Just greed. The condo was very close to a path to beach. It was great! Had an issue the whole time we were there with the heater broken on the pool so we were never able to use it. The management company did their to keep us up to date. Also, roof top deck needs a lot of repairs. We did enjoy out stay!

Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

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8/10 Good

Shane & Jenny D.

29 November 2023

Perfect place except for 1 thing

My sister and I absolutely loved this apartment. It's nicely decorated, well stocked, has beautiful porches and is so conveniently located to amenities and the beach. Our only issue came a few days into our stay. At midnight, a family arrived in to the apartment upstairs. It sounded like they were moving furniture up there. There is NO noise buffer between the apartments. They had children and we could hear every little footstep as they ran from one end of the apartment to the other. The baby slept in the room above mine and I had to listen to it cry itself to sleep every night. This is no fault of the family. Just the way the building is built. But this is the ONLY reason I would not stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

15 June 2022

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

Perfect Beach Stay

Rented this unit for one week with a friend. The pictures are very accurate. There is actually more than what is shown. A nice larger HD tv in the living room, a large stainless steel fridge. Beautifully remodeled bathrooms. Comfy sofas. Nicely appointed lanaiis, in-unit laundry, beach equipment storage area. We found most helpful the beach wagon. Although the beach umbrellas could use an update, one worked for us. The tvs all have Roku, and there is an Xbox connect. Steps away from the beach, less than a two minute walk. The access is private and the section of beach is clean and quiet compared to the public beach further down. Hose by carport to wash down feet and beach items was very useful. We didnt use the pool since the gulf was so calm and warm that week. The neighbors using the other units were all very friendly. I only have two very minor complaints. The mattresses and pillows in the second bedroom with the twin beds were very uncomfortable. I imagine it would not have bothered a 60lb kid but for a grown adult, it took a couple nights to get used to it. The pillows need a refresh. I travel with my own pillow cases and when switching I saw the yucky drool discoloration on the pillows that didnt have cases. Also, we paid for linen service and whatever service is used, they provide the worst towels I have ever encountered. The towel fibers pilled on your hands which is very obvious when you go to put on lotion. I couldn't towel dry my hair or body without getting a coating of fibers almost like fuzz all over my skin. I resigned myself to just air-drying. The beach towels were somewhat better in that they didn't pill but they were very thin and rough, not nice to lay out on the beach. The yucky towels and pillows were not enough to put a damper on what was otherwise a wonderful stay. I would def consider staying here again if the second bedroom had a full size bed or the couch was a pullout. I would make sure to leave room in my luggage for a bath towel and a beach towel. The unit is perfect for a family with two kids. All in all we had a wonderful stay and were very pleased with all other amenities, esp the cookware and dishes. A great location on the island! Thank you for providing a clean and relaxing home away from home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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8/10 Good

Mary K.

16 March 2024

Very nice

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

10 April 2022

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

Great stay at the Beach Potato

Enjoyed the stay very much great place and had to work with the management because we had problems with the air conditioner one day and they were great came quickly to fix it thanks again

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Michael G., Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

26 February 2022

Great Location on AMI

Beach Potato is located in the best spot of AMI. Close (120 steps) to the beach, a short walk to Publics, and the strip mall with many shops including Holy Cow Ice Cream! (Yum). The Condo is well appointed with plenty of room for four (4). The kitchen is well stocked with all the tools to meet your cooking needs. The ground floor storage area has all the beach supplies you will need. Our only “negative” comment, and it has been mentioned in other reviews, is the noise from the unit above. Due to the hard surface floors, you hear all the movement of the people upstairs. We have already booked and look forward to returning next year!

10/10 Excellent

Lynette H.

13 November 2021

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

Love this place

This is our 2nd time in this unit. So clean close to the beach. Roof top view. We loved it. So much space for 4 adults We will be back again

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F., Kewaskum

9 August 2021

Wonderful place!

We had a wonderful time for our first visit to AMI! The condo was lovely and had everything we needed for our stay! The beds were very comfy. It was very spacious as well! Cute decor, too!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

25 July 2021

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

First time AMI, Found Perfect Location

This is a perfect location! The property has one home between it and the beach! The unit was very well maintained, nicely decorated and exceptionally cleaned. There were plenty basic essentials provided to get started and we left a few things as well like sandwich bags & garbage bags that may come in handy for other guests. We were pleasantly surprised to be provided with beach towels as part of the linen service; although had brought ours along, it would certainly help with packing lighter next time. Considering there is the washer and dryer available in the unit. The beds were comfortable, my sister and daughter constantly commented on how well theirs felt and that they slept well. We were unsure about what was available in the storage unit (which to be honest - I missed even seeing in the listing) so I had rented a beach cart, cooler, umbrella & chairs which were delivered before we arrive and I had picked up immediately on our last full day before departure. There is some noise from upstairs guests but nothing that isn't bearable - I would definitely deal with it considering this location! It is literally right behind Publix, CVS, Walgreens and multiple restaurants that you can walk to in a few minutes. During the week we walked and drove the area and decided this was the perfect location! (Yes I have to repeat that!) Be sure you eat early, we did and was back on the rooftop most nights around 8 to enjoy the view of the sunset. It's so much cooler around this time too and a nice way to spend the evening! We really enjoyed this rental and would definitely return if we chose to visit the area again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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10/10 Excellent

shonna c.

12 July 2021

Amazing!!! Loved it

We enjoyed our stay at beach potato so much. I cannot begin to explain how nice this condo is. The location is prime and perfect for families with young children. It is very close to the beach and was easy to go back and forth. It has a small pool but was never crowded. The condo does provide chairs, umbrellas, wagon, toys, all you need, even charcoal and lighter fluid. Inside my kids loved it so much. There is so much space inside, I was surprised as to the size. It was very clean and I loved the key code lock and unlock. The view on the roof top was priceless, just beautiful. The kitchen has everything you can think of that you would need, and you are provided with enough supplies to start you off. The bedrooms were so spacious and my kids loved the twin beds. Our main bedroom was so perfect, so very spacious and just so much room to spread out and drawers as well. The master bathroom is perfect, the new shower is amazing and we enjoyed it. I cannot say enough good things about this condo, I actually want to keep it our secret. I am already wanting to plan 2022 vacation here. Oh has covered parking which is good during rainstorms in flordia getting kids in and out. It is a quiet neighborhood which we loved. Also rental company did a great job keeping us informed during TS Elsa. I just cannot get over how great this condo was, perfect spot, spacious, and also comes with 2 lanai's with great outdoor furniture in each. Stay here, stop looking, you will be happy.

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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F., Atlanta, United States

3 July 2021

Beach potato was amazing!

We loved the proximity to the beach! It was so close! The condo had all we needed, was super clean and spacious. We were able to walk to Publix, restaurants and shops as an added bonus. We will be coming again for sure. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

28 June 2021

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

Great property and location!

This location is awesome for the price. It’s almost on the beach and you do not have to cross the road to get there. Close to Publix, Walgreens and CVS as well as other stores. I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

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Family-owned and operated, Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals offers everything you are looking for in an Anna Maria Island vacation rental company – exceptional properties and quality service with a personal touch. Whether it's a family vacation or a romantic getaway, AMLVR has something for everyone. From beachfront to bayside, you can choose from a quaint one-bedroom cottage, a waterfront condo with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico, or a luxury six-bedroom pool home. AMLVR's vacation rentals offer authentic island living in paradise!

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King Bedroom, TV, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

Twin Bedroom, TV, 2nd Floor

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King Bathroom, Ensuite, 2nd Floor

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