Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jason P.
16 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house & even better location
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025
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Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals
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Located close to Bradenton Beach, Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals provides golfing on-site, a water park and a garden. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Spa pool
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
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About this property
Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals
- 🌴 Surf Side Beach House – Gulf Views
Hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals
📍 6605 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
🪪VRC19-00290
🏡 4 Bedrooms | 4.5 Bathrooms | Sleeps 8 | Heated Pool & Hot Tub
🚗 This home can park up to 4 vehicles
🎧 Quiet hours at 10p-7a: please respect neighbors
Welcome to Surf Side Beach House, a stunning custom home located right across the street from the beach! 🏖️ Enjoy beautiful Gulf views 🌅 and an unbeatable island location in the heart of Holmes Beach.
✨ Property Highlights
This luxury 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath home was built with exceptional craftsmanship and comfort in mind. You'll enjoy:
👩🍳 Chef's kitchen with gas stove and wine bar
🌇 Rooftop deck with sweeping Gulf of Mexico views
🛏️ Four spacious bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom
🪵 Custom cabinetry and high-end finishes
🌤️ Private balconies perfect for morning coffee or sunset breezes
🌺 Backyard Oasis
Step outside to your private retreat, featuring:
🏊 Heated pool & spa
🍔 BBQ grill
🛋️ Large covered patio with plenty of room to unwind
🍽️ Outdoor dining & lounge area
📺 Big-screen outdoor TV for relaxing poolside entertainment
🌴 Tropical landscaping for added beauty & privacy
📍 Perfect Island Location
You're just a 1-minute walk to the white-sand beaches 🐚 of Holmes Beach and less than 5 minutes to Holmes Beach City Center—coffee, ice cream, boutique shopping & more! 🍦☕🛍️
Anna Maria Island may be only 7 miles long, but it has everything you need for the perfect beach getaway. With Publix, CVS & Walgreens nearby, convenience is never far away. 🛒
🎒 Included for Your Stay
👶 Pack 'n Play & highchair (included in all our homes!)
🏖️ Beach towels, beach chairs, umbrella, cooler & beach wagon—everything you need for an easy beach day
🚲 Recommendations for local rental companies offering baby gear, golf carts & more—delivered right to your door
Travel light! With island shops close by, there's no need to overpack. Flip-flops & island casual attire are perfect anywhere—you're on Island Time 🕶️🌞
📜 VRC19-00290
“Please be a good neighbor by keeping noise to a respectful level at all hours. Excessive noise can disturb the peaceful enjoyment of nearby homes.”
✅ Important Info
20% deposit due at booking; balance due 60 days prior to arrival
Cancel 60+ days before arrival → Lose 20% deposit
Cancel within 60 days → No refund
Extended stays & bookings $25,000+ → Full payment 90 days prior, non-refundable
You may cancel your reservation within 24 hours of booking for a full refund, no questions asked. This grace period does not apply to reservations made within 60 days of arrival — these bookings are non-refundable from the time of booking.
Third party travel insurance cost is due at time of purchase
We highly recommend cancelation insurance
Guests must be 25+ to book (or accompanied by parent/guardian)
🎧Quiet hours: 10 PM – 7 AM; please respect neighbors
🚗 This home can accommodate up to 4 vehicles
🗓️ Arrival Days
We typically rent Saturday to Saturday.
Looking for different dates or a shorter stay? Email us at reservations@beachretreatsfl.com
—we can sometimes accommodate alternate schedules.
🛜 Smart & Secure Internet
This home features Silicon Travel. With its advanced firewall system, you can prevent unauthorized access to devices in the home. Any guest device (webcam, baby monitor, etc.) can be added for a set time and is automatically removed upon departure. 🔐
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
- Heated pool
- Hot tub
- Private pool
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Limited on-site parking (max 2 spaces)
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 4.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- In-room accessibility
- Lift
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
- Phone
Location highlights
- In a village
- In the city centre
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- Near the bay
- Near the marina
- Near the sea
Things to do
- Boat
- Golf
- Heated pool
- Tennis
- Water park
- Water sports equipment
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
- Garden
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Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
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 Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Consider Tarpon Bay Grill and Tiki Bar for a night out or Fish Hole Adventure Golf if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking. Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide
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Holmes Beach, FL
What's nearby
Bradenton Beach1 min walk - 0.2 km
Manatee Public Beach3 min drive - 2.1 km
Palmetto Avenue Beach4 min drive - 2.7 km
West Coast Surf Shop4 min drive - 2.8 km- Holmes Beach Beaches7 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
- Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)30 min drive
Restaurants
- The Sandbar Restaurant4 min drive
- Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe4 min drive
- The Ugly Grouper12 min walk
- Ginny's & Jane E's4 min drive
- The Waterfront Restaurant5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals located?
This family-friendly Holmes Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Palmetto Avenue Beach and Manatee Public Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Surf Side Beach House GULF VIEWS hosted by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals Reviews
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Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Gregory E.
7 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular vacation home
This home will blow away your imagination in regards to location to the beach restaurants and anywhere in Annamarie Island. The owner has not skimp on any expense to make the house one to remember. We will surely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Karen D.
4 June 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful. It’s large enough that no one felt on top of each other in a group of 7. I should have inquired more about what supplies/accessories they had for the beach and pool; I over packed. Everything you could possibly think of was there, beach stuff- toys, chairs (I think were 8), wagon, umbrella, boogie boards, rafts, floats. Along with pool supplies - life jackets, toys, floats, towels. Even a couple of bikes. So close to the beach was a plus. There were a couple of small issues but nothing that compromised our trip, broken dresser drawers and cleaning issues. Would love to rent again when back in AMI.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Gail E.
10 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Siblings trip
Rooms were all very spacious and clean. Had some elderly family members with walking issues and the elevator came in very handy. Spent alot of time in the hot tub and pool. Liked having bikes available to ride around the neighborhood and the trolley stop was very close. Glad there was a wagon available to bring our stuff to the beach. Beach chairs werent the best but we did make use of them. We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely recommend this place to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
rebecca s.
4 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation on AMI
My family and I had the best time on this vacation. The house was beautiful, clean, and very accommodating. The location to the beach couldn’t have been more convenient as well as the amenities that the property offered (bikes, beach canopy, umbrella, chairs, etc)! We would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Brandon A.
12 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Perfect
This house couldn’t have been better. The layout is great. The pool and outdoor areas are incredible. The house was clean, and right across the street from the beach. I highly recommend, and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review
8/10 Good
Caylee W.
3 May 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Trendy Beach House
House was modern and roomy. Four king bedrooms with in suite baths was perfect for our family. Beach was literally a one minute walk. Only disappointment was the pool was never tested or cleaned while we were there as promised.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Carol S.
17 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, spacious, well appointed
This was our second time renting this house. Beautifully decorated and well maintained. The bulters pantry is a wonderful extra as are the wine fridge and soda fridge. Nice linens and plenty of pool towels. Kitchen is well stocked and the internet access reliable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kyle W.
11 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful House!
Really enjoyed the house. We had 4 couples and each had there own king bedroom and private bath. Had a few minor issues at check-in but they were quickly taken care of with a phone call. We were a little concerned about being on Gulf Drive but the way the house is set up it was very private. The outdoor and pool are are wonderful. Very short walk to the beach. I would definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review
8/10 Good
Malcolm B.
4 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Sunshine & Good Times
We had booked "Surfside" but just the day before we arrived we were moved to a different location/house "Sunshine & Good Times" this was due to the clean up on Anna Maria hadn't been completed at "Surfside". The S> house had exactly the same requirements that we had originally picked out, elevator, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a pool. A beautiful property. Which all six of us enjoyed immensely.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Carol W.
13 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
This house was perfect for our family. The layout was fantastic with each bedroom having it’s own private bath and an amazing open concept kitchen/ living area. The pool area was a perfect area to still have fun during tropical storm Elsa. The beach is only one block away which made it convenient if anyone in our family needed to go back and cool down. Be careful when using the beach chairs- a couple of us have permanent rust stains on our swim suits. There are a few that need replacing. Overall- a great location and beautiful house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Misty S.
9 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
This house honestly could not have been any better. It is directly across the street from the beach. The house is beautiful and in immaculate shape. It was SO clean.
The backyard is beautiful! The pool is heated and the hot tub is awesome. There is a seating area with a gas fireplace and a TV. There is another area with a grill and dining table with 8 chairs.
There are 4 beautiful bedrooms with attached bathrooms. There is also another room downstairs with 4 twin beds in it.
The elevator makes moving luggage from floor to floor very easy.
The rooftop deck is great to watch the sun set.
The kitchen has SO MUCH it in. Stocked with seasonings, some storage containers, coffee.
Management responds immediately if you have a question or need something.
We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jared T.
8 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family vacation house
House was beautiful, plenty of room and clean. Outside living area is amazing. Beach is a 2 minute walk. Perfect for family vacation. Had 6 adults, a 3 year old and 7 month old; everyone had their own space. House had pretty much everything you need. Would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Mary Ann N.
4 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation of a Lifetime
My family convened from all over the country for a week’s celebration of my 80th birthday. Being in this lovely spacious home with its many amenities, as well as its proximity to the beach, was absolutely perfect. Our dream is to spend another week at Surf Side.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Sue A.
11 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to beach! Great home!
Awesome amenities and location. Thank goodness my son knew how to operate a pool, because the pool company was not seen until our last day. Only downfall! The rest was spot on!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Kathrin D.
19 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 out of 10 stars!!
We had the perfect Anna Maria Island get away in this house. It was spectacular! It looks just like the online pictures; magazine worthy. The house was clean and had everything we could possibly need, down to the last sand toy. It's the perfect home for a large family: a beautiful great room with a very large table for family dinners and playing board games- but plenty of space to find your own quiet corner. It was a very short walk to the beach, basically right across the street. The code for the access, the check in screen in the house, good communication with the management company, all made for a seamless stress free stay. We LOVED not having to scrub bathrooms and mop floors upon departures like some other places. We would return here FOR SURE!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jan M.
30 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
The property is beautiful and well equipped. Our family enjoyed the pool and the beach is easily accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review
8/10 Good
Josh D.
19 Sept 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay
The house was in a perfect location right across the street from the beach. The cleanliness was sub par. Outside area, pool were dirty and sun flower seeds all over inside and out. Overall I would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review
6/10 Okay
William M.
22 Aug 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
I want to rate this house higher
First the positives: the house is a great size and layout for a large party (we were 10, incl 4 kids), the location is perfect with a 2 minute walk to the beach, the pool area is great including shady outdoor seating.
Now the areas for improvement: the elevator did not work which is a challenge for older visitors or people who don’t want to carry luggage three floors, the dishes were dirty and the pots and pans in bad shape, the oven didn’t work.
Net result: we enjoyed our stay as we could work around the areas needing improvement, but this house could go from good to great with some attention to detail and repairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Donald h.
5 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location
Fantastic house with everything you will need. Great place for four couples. Close to beach. Plan to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Helen R.
27 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific Vacation
This property is beautiful, well appointed and equipped. They thought of everything from the beach cart, beach chairs, bicycles and beach towels for the pool. Just a very short walk to a gorgeous beach. We all loved the roof top deck for morning coffee, sunset viewing and cocktails. We all hope for a repeat next year.
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
21 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Vacation
My family and our parents loved the house and our stay in the island! The house was more than we could’ve imagined! It was clean and so spacious! The beds were so comfortable after swimming in the pool and a quick walk to the beach hitting the waves. We absolutely loved this house and can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Jim S.
9 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place to Rejuvenate!
After 16 months of no travel due to Covid we were in need of a get- away and especially beach time. This was our first stay in AMI and a substitute for our annual May Anguilla trip. We splurged on this property and so glad we did. The home and weather made our stay a 10. The house is just as pictured. We so appreciated touches in the house -unusual in a rental - such as the fabulous artwork, Hunter Douglass electronic controlled blinds, top of the line appliances, great linens, beautiful landscaping. The BBQ area was spacious and perfect for dinners. The big roof top deck showcased sunrises and a perfect spot for morning coffee. The pool was amazing - large, great temperature and a most lovely place to chill after the beach which was a short cross the street walk. We thought maybe being on Gulf Drive would be noisy but we were just north enough that noise was not an issue. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
28 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular house
This was our first trip to Anna Marie and the vacation home was spectacular! It had everything we needed for the week! The house was decorated top notch. It worked out perfect for 3 family's and even 2 little children. Our favorite part was the pool and hot tub which we utilized daily. The pool guy even came to check it out while we were there. It was a great location to shops , restaurants and quick easy walk to the beach right across the street! Checking in and out was a breeze. We would definitely recommend this house and consider staying there again..
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Melissa G.
24 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing vacation home!
. This home is tastefully decorated and has every amenity you could want! Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021