Holmes Beach holiday house: Holmes Beach

A private writer's retreat in a lush setting

Holmes Beach house rental - Cottage deck with 'twin palms' and hammock
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Description House, 85 m²,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
Facilities beach, near the sea, garden, terrace, balcony, air-conditioning
Rates per property
Set rates in US Dollars
$835 - $945/week 
GBP Conversion - Estimated
£500 - £566/week 
Irene
Speaks: English
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Photos and Description of this Holmes Beach holiday house A cozy two-bedroom cottage with a lush tropical yard featuring a 'tiki gazebo'

A private writer's retreat, this cozy two-bedroom just a short walk to the beach with a lush yard complete with a hammock between swaying palms and a tiki gazebo with a firepit. Beautifully decorated with a recently updated kitchen, this unique island home makes a great escape. Twin Palms Cottage is the smaller cousin attached to our larger home, Twin Palms, also listed on this site. However, both are thoroughly private and offer their own special character and charm. We love the intimate feel of the Cottage; all you can see from the many windows is the lush outside landscaping. It makes you feel like you're in a private tropical oasis. Like Twin Palms, this is just a short walk to the beach (about 300 meters). We recently remodelled this 900-square foot unit and upgraded the kitchen and living areas to create a comfortable, open space. Everything is to a high standard - quality cookware, brand new beds, TV and quality linens and wireless internet.
Holmes Beach house rental - Cottage deck with 'twin palms' and hammock

Cottage deck with 'twin palms' and hammock
Holmes Beach house rental - Cottage main room

Cottage main room
Holmes Beach house rental - Kitchen - recently remodelled, bamboo counters

Kitchen - recently remodelled, bamboo counters
Holmes Beach house rental - Dining area looking out on to the yard

Dining area looking out on to the yard

Location: Holmes Beach in USA

Nearest Airport: Sarasota-Bradenton Airport (SRQ) at 21 Miles
Nearest Motorway: I-75 at 9 Miles
Nearest Beach: beach at 300.0 Metres
Car: necessary
Anna Maria Island is located off the central West Coast of Florida on the Gulf of Mexico. It lies about 65 km south of Tampa/St. Petersburg and about 30 km north of Sarasota. It is about 175 km to Orlando theme parks. It's about 400 km to Miami, on the other side of the state. The island itself is about seven miles long, flanked by white Gulf beaches on one side, and inter coastal waterway the next. The house is in Holmes Beach, one of the three small towns on the island. The island itself is known as a haven for sea turtles and the northern portion of the island is rather undeveloped. There are several small restaurants, bars and cafes on the island, and rental agencies for bikes, children's needs and even kayaks. The closest airport is Sarasota-Bradenton Airport, but Tampa International Airport is usually the best value option for international flights. Some people opt to fly into Orlando, but be reminded it is about a two hour drive.
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Availability for this holiday house rental in Holmes Beach, USA

Updated:
Oct 12, 2009
Changeover Day: flexible
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Rental Rates for this holiday house in Holmes Beach, USA

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend
Night		 Minimum Stay
Other 2009 01 October 2009 - 31 December 2009 $835 - - 2 Weeks
Peak - winter 2010 01 January 2010 - 30 April 2010 $945 - - 2 Weeks
01 May 2010 - 31 December 2010 $835 - - 2 Weeks

Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (US Dollars), before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates

  • Notes to the rental rates: *Minimum rental: two weeks.* Shorter stays considered in summer or autumn, however since this is a home and not a typical rental, we never take bookings of less than seven days. Please email to inquire. Rates are subject to change without notice. A deposit and $ 80 cleaning charge will be required for each stay. We have a UK-based bank account for GBP transfers/cheques. We also accept wire transfers and Paypal for deposits. Discount on stays of longer than two months.
  • The house is on the ground floor, and is accommodating for older individuals or those with limited movements. The house is set up for children, with toys, small chairs, kid's DVDs/books, crib, stroller and high chair.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house rental in Holmes Beach, USA

Property Type:
  • house (semi-detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 85 m²
Location Type:
  • beach
  • near the sea
Theme:
  • family
  • away from it all
General:
  • telephone
  • air-conditioning
  • linen provided
  • towels provided
  • activities guide
  • alarm clock
  • hair dryer
  • laundry soap
  • local activities guide
  • local maps
  • paper towels
  • local restaurant guide
  • shampoo
  • soap
  • toilet paper
Kitchen:
  • fridge
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • dish washer
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • cooking utensils
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • blender
  • coffee grinder
  • ice maker
  • spices
Dining:
  • dining area
  • highchair
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms, 1 Separate Toilet
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
  • For a quick rinse after the beach, you'll find an outdoor shower with both warm and cold water. (It's also just great to experience of showing under the palm trees, too). There's a toilet-only bathroom that serves the great room of the cottage. A newly remodeled gorgeous main bathroom serves the two bedrooms, with a very large stone shower with river rock floor and a waterfall shower head. That bathroom has two sinks. There are plush towels for cottage use and nice big towels designated for beach use.
Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Garden Bedroom - 1 Large Double Bed, Has two walls of windows looking out onto lush garden
    Patio Bedroom - 1 Large Double Bed, Has private entrace with sun porch
  • The bedrooms are situated on one side of the house, separated by sliding wood French doors. This makes it quiet and private, even if others are still awake in the cottage Great Room. One we call the 'garden' bedroom has two walls of windows -- you can see nothing but lush greenery and palms. The other bedroom, the 'Patio' bedroom has its own private sun deck through sliding glass doors, with deck chairs near a small lemon tree. The 'patio' bedroom has a nice sitting area for reading or relaxing, and the garden bedroom has a desk from which you can look out at the tropical flower garden. There are more than 300 books in the cottage library. A writer lives here, after all... Both bedrooms have brand new, deeply comfortable Sealy Posturpedic queen-sized beds with down duvets, down pillows and 400+ quality linens and designer duvet covers.
Entertainment:
  • DVD
  • books
  • books - fiction/non-fiction
  • books - kids
  • games - all ages
  • games - kids
  • music library
  • toys
  • video library
  • TV
  • satellite or cable
  • video player
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • CD
Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access
Outside:
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • parking off street
  • patio
  • balcony
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • terrace
  • parking
  • 8 garden chairs
  • 4 deck chairs
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
  • long term rentals available
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • golf
  • wind-surfing
  • water skiing
  • paragliding
  • diving
  • surfing
Onsite Services:
  • housekeeper optional
Onsite Equipment:
  • deck chairs
  • beach towels
  • cooler small
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • babysitting
  • bay
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • fitness centre
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • library
  • marina
  • museums
  • playground
  • recreation centre
  • theme parks
  • water parks
Leisure Activities:
  • beachcombing
  • bird watching
  • deepsea fishing
  • hiking
  • jet skiing
  • live theatre
  • outlet shopping
  • pier fishing
  • sight seeing
  • snorkelling
  • bay fishing
  • surf fishing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • laundrette - not serviced
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
  • synagogues
Nearby Services:
  • babysitting
  • massage therapist
  • medical services
Notes: Twin Palms Cottage is attached to our other property , Twin Palms (property number 37712). The two may be rented together to sleep a maximum of 10 guests, please inquire. We have a wonderful manager who manages only this property, and lives only four blocks away. (Please note, she speaks only English). The backyard has a wonderful hammock strung between two palm trees, plus a private tiki gazebo. There's another patio deck off one of the bedrooms. A boat dock that comes with the house, just a few blocks away. You can launch kayaks from there, fish or even rent your own boat and keep it there during your stay. Children are more than welcome; we have a high chair, folding crib, toys and other kid needs, so please inquire on availability. The Cottage has high-efficiency air-conditioning, high-speed wireless internet service, high-capacity washer and dryer, cable TV with 90+ channels, brand new TV, DVD and VCR with a video library of 30+ titles. We also supply beach toys, and umbrellas.

Further details for this holiday house rental in Holmes Beach, USA

Warm Gulf of Mexico hideaway: The island itself is known as a haven for sea turtles. There are numerous small restaurants, bars and cafes on the island, and rental agencies for bikes, children's needs and kayaks. It has seven miles of white sandy beaches, including a large public beach with a small cafe featuring live music and monitored by professional lifeguards. Scuba diving, parasailing, windsurfing, sea kayaking and deep-sea fishing are popular activities. We have a dock, so you can rent a boat, bring your own or use it to launch kayaks. The island also has three historic docks for fishing at which poles are available for reasonable rental.

Close to Disney/Orlando - but not too close!: Orlando and major theme parks are about 2 hours drive away.

Good shopping, culture & restaurants: The island has several antique stores (from which we bought many of our furnishings...). There's an upscale shopping area, St. Armand's Key, on an adjacent island. The area is known for the arts, with the impressive Ringling Museum and Sarasota Opera Company on the mainland as well as several theatres. All kinds of dining, from great ribs to fine cuisine, are available. See our site for a long, detailed list of restaurant suggestions on the island.

Golf: On the mainland, there are more than 20 golf courses within an hour's drive! The island also has three historic docks for fishing at which poles are available for reasonable rental. There's an upscale shopping area, St. Armand's Key, on an adjacent island. The area is known for the arts, with the impressive Ringling Museum and Sarasota Opera Company on the mainland as well as several theatres. All kinds of dining, from great ribs to fine cuisine, are available.

Other Activities: sailing & power boating, parasailing, local opera company, island theater

Reviews for this holiday house rental in Holmes Beach, USA

Rating
5 out of 5

Wonderful & charming

MCannon Buffalo, New York
Review Submitted: October 10, 2009 Date of Stay: March 2009
We have stayed on the island a many times but we just found this place and it's now our favorite. The owners have put a lot of love into it, and it's truly a "retreat." Private, cozy, with charming furnishings. Very comfortable. Some rentals are so bare. This was like walking into a second home. Eating out all the time is so expensive, so we really used the kitchen, which has new appliances and especially nice cookware, plus also spices and other cupboard staples. Nice, thick towels. plus beach towels and beach stuff. Lots of books, including cookbooks, plus videos, DVDs, too.

Not many places have had nice yards. Everywhere you look out the window, you see palm trees or tropical flowers. My husband loved the hammock.

Irene made our stay wonderful. She had put out fresh herbs from her garden when we arrived, plus wine, cheese, bread, some coffee for the morning and even a pint of milk in the fridge. It was so nice to find waiting for us after an exhausting trip down. We've never felt so "taken care of," so thank you, Irene! We can't wait to come back.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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