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Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

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Pool
Enjoy the all-day sun in this stunning professionally landscaped private backyard
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full bath with stand up shower

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bath with stand up shower

Toilet · Shower only

Main bathroom with shower/tub combination

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Power room

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island

306 (A) Clark St - Holmes Beach - FL 34217
VRC17-000006

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 stunning 3 bedrooms with a den that has 2 twin bunk beds and 3.5 bathroom home still feels brand new. This home is ideally located just down the street from the white sand beaches, restaurants and shops. After a day of fun in the sun relaxing by the\ heated pool in your own backyard oasis. This house has every luxury you could want, Flat-screen TV's, stainless steel appliances, beautiful wood tile floors, quartz countertops, free phone/cable/wireless Internet.
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.

“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”

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?

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.

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 inquire before booking as we can sometimes accommodate alternate reservations

Property manager

Beach Retreats
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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 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 - 2.9 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 5 min drive - 3.6 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 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island have a pool?

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

Is Emerald Bay managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Emerald Bay 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 AMI Paddleboard Adventures are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Loved it

We had a great stay at Emerald Bay. It was an easy walk to the beach and the pool was so relaxing. The house was clean and so nicely decorated. It was just as it looked in the pictures. The couch with recliners was so comfy as were the beds. Loved having so many bathrooms and bedrooms. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Our Second Time At This Property

This was our second stay at this property. We were repeat renters for a reason! House was the perfect size for our spring break getaway. House is well kept and tidy. The garage housed two beach cruiser bikes, along with several beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys (not needed), and wagon. It's an easy, 5-minute walk to the beach. We did not find the need to rent a golf cart but did rent additional bikes for our crew. We had a few windy beach days, so we very much appreciated the fantastic pool and spa in our backyard. We enjoyed a few walks and bike rides to Pine Street for exercise, as well as to pick up donuts (Donut Experiment) and key lime coconut cake (Hometown Desserts). Overall, another great week on Anna Maria Island in your Emerald Bay property.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Enjoyed

Nice stay
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne C.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We had a wonderful 10 days at this beautiful duplex! It was very private, spacious, tropical oasis pool area. Only 5 min direct walk to beautiful, white sandy beach and lovely evening sunsets! We will definitely be back to stay here again!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Kristen H.

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

Spring break

Good location, close to the beach and central to all shopping.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

hillary o.

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

Great beach location

Overall very good location ! Very short walk to beautiful beach. House was kept very well.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Theresa C.

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

Location Location

This home is in an awesome location for beach and has a lot of room for large family. Home needs a lot of TLC. Bar lights couldn’t be used flickered, ripped skirt in one bedroom, bathroom toilet holder broke, missing toilet paper, dish sponge, dish washer and laundry soap. Also pool area was not checked we found wet towels old empty cans.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alma V.

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

Okay

The place needs major upgrades and need things repaired. Cleanliness I was shock was not too good.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

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

Everything is close

Recommend golf cart. Best way to get around. 25 mph is top end limit. Fantastic place at a fantastic location. The place was nicer than even I imagined after reading the description. Get up early drive your cart to pier for sunrise and pass by donut shop on Pine on way home. Made fresh. Rented a boat for week too. Great decision. My new go to vacation. Anna Marie.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

SARAH F.

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

Check in/check out

The property was beautiful, clean, perfect size and it easy to get to places. One suggestion is maybe a slightly later check out (11am) and maybe a slightly earlier check-in (3pm). By the time we woke up, got kids fed and ready, packed/cleaned up the entire place, we felt a little rushed. A 10 AM checkout may be a little too early. Otherwise, great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karin g.

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

AMI vaca

Beautiful property and great location. A few glitches , but host was quick to respond and correct.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M., Madison, WI

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

Great beach house!

This is a wonderful house! So clean, updated, and accessible. A quick walk to the beach, and we loved the layout of the house as well. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. The owners were very accessible and quick to respond when we had questions. We would definitely stay at this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Christina B.

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

Perfect Location

Short walk to a beautiful beach entrance and beach area that was never too crowded. The house was adorable and we loved having the pool for during the day and would walk to the beach for sunsets. We had an issue with our code at check-in, and the property management company assisted with the issue immediately. Overall very good stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brittany A.

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

Great location to the beach!

Great location to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Javier L.

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

Great place and location

Had a great time with family. Blocks from the beach and very comfortable home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Wendy W.

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

Great house. Would stay again.

This is a high 4-star review. Most places that I rate 4 stars I would not return to. With Emerald Bay the issues are easy to compensate for once you know them. I would def go back! The place is exactly as advertised. Very short walk to the beach. Pictures are accurate. Pool and spa are nice. Great natural light. Beautiful kitchen. It's kind of a split level so there aren't as many stairs as it seems. And no crazy rules like don't set the AC below 78 like I've seen at some beach places. We had great service in terms of responsiveness to questions. They even brought us a new blender, same day, when we couldn't find the pitcher to the old one. I really appreciated that for keeping up with my green smoothie habit. We did not use the bikes but it was great to have them. We felt very safe in the area. It was great for our family and our dog. Good walking area but some sidewalks flood out when it rains. The beach chairs provided are in ok shape. The backpack straps don't work on all of them and some are pretty worn. I suggest that as soon as you get there, take them to the pool deck, rinse them in the shower, and let them sit in the sun. They can get a little musty. Cleaning was pretty good. It's really helpful to know how a place is appointed. The rental company provides a good amount of info but cannot tell you everything especially since they are not there when the place is cleaned and changed over Here are my thoughts (of course your experience might differ). 1) We were not provided any laundry detergent. Fortunately I had brought a few Tide tabs with us but it would have been helpful to have more given that there aren't a lot of extra bath and kitchen towels. 2)not a lot of extra bath towels but PLENTY of beach/pool towels. Only ONE kitchen towel. More would have been helpful. And some old musty sponges were left . 3) a few dishwasher tabs were provided. 4) decent cooking supplies but not many baking supplies if you plan to make a cake or something. 5)we needed to buy trash bags and extra paper towels. If you like liquid hand soap rather than hotel-size bars, buy that. 6)also would be helpful: kitchen cleaning spray, broom and dustpan or stick vacuum for sand The documentation of the pet fee (as to whether or not it was charged) on billing documents could have been more clear. I'm giving the benefit of the doubt and have been told the problem was fixed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F., Topeka KS

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

Great home and location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at AMI. The house was perfect for our group of 7. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Great value, great location

The den, with the twin bunk beds was crucial for our stay. Proved to be quite handy. 3 of our adult kids didn’t seem to mind at all. Pool was well maintained. Short walk to the beach. The extra towels and well stocked kitchen were pluses. One of our smoke alarms went off and after notifying management, maintenance came by and replaced all batteries. Great family week. Look forward to visiting again. James
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Nice Rental

Fantastic location, 2 blocks from the beach and within walking distance to restaurants, ice cream, etc. Really nice pool and hot tub. Property manager was really responsive and easy to communicate with her. Wagons to pull all the beach gear and a stash of beach toys were provided. Also had 2 beach cruiser bikes that we enjoyed riding. We rated 4 stars instead of 5 for following reasons: Although the mattresses were fine, the bedding was really uncomfortable and needs an upgrade. Sheets were pilling and fitted sheet was too deep for the mattress, so every time you moved the fitted sheet pulled off the mattress. We had to fix it several times through the night. This is an 8 person rental, but there are only 6 beach chairs and beach towels. Luckily we brought a couple beach towels. Pool was really nice, but deck didn’t have much space. This didn’t impact our review, but kitchen could use Tupperware. Well stocked otherwise, even had a slow cooker. We really enjoyed our stay and this is a very nice rental. Upgrading the bedding and getting a few more beach chairs and towels would be helpful. We love AMI and this is a fantastic area to visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily J.

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

Great beach house!

The house was great. Loved the decor, the layout and the pool/hot tub was fantastic. The location was good, too, with an easy walk to the beach- maybe 1.5 to 2 blocks???- and not too far from the restaurants and shops on Pine- maybe a 5 minute drive??? I read reviews about the beds being “loud” and didn’t find that to be the case. We did find that the top floor bedroom was bright, even though it had blinds, so if you’re sensitive to that be sure to bring a sleep mask. It didn’t bother my husband, but I wore a mask and was fine. Really nice how all the bedrooms/bathrooms have their own space. The house could use an ice cream scooper- but that’s about it. I’d highly recommend it - super clean and management was great about any questions we had. Terrific stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B., Oxford, MI

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

Perfect rental!

My husband and I rented this property for an anniversary trip and brought along our 7 month old. We were so pleased! It’s our third time on the island but first stay at this property. From cleanliness to decor to pool area to location from the beach it was perfect! It was spotless inside and out, had everything we needed and then some, adorable inside and out, wonderful spa and pool with easy controls. It was a short stroll to beach access and it wasn’t a super busy stretch of beach either. We’ll definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

The house was in a perfect location and was set up for a truly wonderful family vacation!

The ladies managing this property truly understand the set up for a family vacation. The home with all the special touches from the kitchen, bedrooms and especially the out door extras by the pool and for the beach with bikes were outstanding!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruchee S.

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

Retreat

A wonderful property with everything to make this house feel like you were at home!! Minutes from the amazing ocean!!! And a wonderful experience with the property owner!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donnie V.

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

Heaven

The property was more than we expected. The plus for us was the three bedrooms with baths (we had three couples) and the pool was gorgeous! We were impressed that someone came twice while we were there to clean the pool. Everyone said they would stay there again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY M.

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

Wonderful property!

This is a gorgeous home and we very much enjoyed our stay. The kids loved the pool and the location to the beach was great. With the trolly stop just around the corner we could get around easy without taking the car. Some reviews mentioned the noisy beds...I honestly did not notice this even after reading the previous reviews. There is nothing negative to say....we had an amazing time. The kids have already asked to go back and stay longer. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Beach Retreats

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As a small boutique rental agency we pride ourselves on selecting only a handful of the newest, most pristine vacation rentals. We have chosen homes to suit all group sizes and specifications without compromising the highest standards we hold ourselves to. Being this discerning has earned us the trust of many vacationers who have come back year after year.

We are also one of the few agencies with a focus on homes from Anna Maria Island to Siesta Key. We know that while many people are happy to return to the same vacation spot year after year, others like to try out new places. We hope our personalized service and spectacular homes will allow you to truly experience the islands as they were meant to be!

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