Relax at the Starfish Shack, just a few houses from Anna Maria Island's Gulf beaches. Unwind in your private patio surrounded by tropical landscaping, heated pool, and outdoor shower. Inside, enjoy an open living area and kitchen perfect for entertaining.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool!
Welcome to the Starfish Shack located just a few houses from the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island. The Starfish Shack is a ground level half duplex with 2 bedrooms, 1 and a half baths, and its own private full sun patio surrounded by tropical landscaping where you can enjoy the heated pool, outdoor shower and Weber grill. During the day enjoy the beach with the provided beach wagon, chairs and umbrella located in the garage. Inside you will find an open living area and kitchen which is great for easy entertaining. In the evening, retreat to the master suite where you will enjoy the comfortable bed complete with 600 thread count prima cotton wrinkle free sheets. This home includes a fully equipped kitchen, linens, towels and beach towels.
Lizzie Lu's Island Retreat is a full-service property manager on Anna Maria Island to ensure our guests enjoy some of the nicest, well stocked homes on the island. For an additional charge, we offer GEM cars among other services. Rest assured we are here to assist as needed in the most efficient manner possible. While vacationing on Anna Maria Island, please adhere to our local rules and regulations for our residential community which are included in our homes as well as our arrival information.
City ordinance requires us to inform you that 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. Holmes Beach Rental License VRC16-000370
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the cottage: WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Things to do
Heated pool
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet Fee of $100 Plus Tax Required
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
About the area
Holmes Beach is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at LECOM Park or IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy. Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide
Does Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! located?
Situated in Holmes Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Players and Island Gallery West are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Holmes Beach Cottage Steps to the Beach with Heated Pool! Reviews
Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We really enjoyed this home. It was the perfect size for our family of 3, nicely updated and super clean.It felt very much like a home away from home. We had everything we needed. Comfortable beds, nice sheets and towels and a kitchen stocked with most essentials. Located well in a residential area, which I really liked, but right around the corner from the beautiful beach.Management was very attentive and responded right away to answer any questions. We really enjoyed our Gem cart, which was in the garage upon arrival. It was fun to explore the island. I was very impressed with how Lizzy Lu’s does business! You can tell they really care about their properties and the guest experience. Pool and patio area was very tropical and cozy.
Katrine J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Ruth S.
12 Apr 2015
Starfish Shack is a gem
This duplex with wonderful private pool and outdoor shower is a gem! Very clean, very tastefully decorated, and close to the. Beach. We loved our stay here and are coming back, yay!
This property was absolutely perfect! The host was more than helpful. The small touches everywhere made our stay comfortable. Loved the private pool with the tranquil backyard setting. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals and save on eating out. Will definitely book with this host again.
This our 2nd year in a row doing a girls getaway at AMI and we loved our stay because our house was so fantastic!! From the moment we arrived until we left we just had a wonderful relaxing escape. I can’t recommend this place more!
The property was exactly as advertised and the priority managers have thought of everything needed for a vacation. The property was very clean and well maintained. It was also nice to see a kitchen appointed with decent utensils and equipment and not cheap flimsy stuff. I highly recommend the $50 for the beach cabana package! We will return!
We loved our stay on Anna Maria Island and this house was perfect. Property was in a great location – couple minutes to walk to the beach and had a fantastic private pool and fenced in yard. The house had everything you would need including small appliances in the kitchen and a garage filled with all beach gear you might need. Lizzie Lou’s was very professional throughout the whole process.
Adam P.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
BOB M.
20 May 2018
Fabulous
Lizzi Lou’s ‘ it’s owners are the Best!
They keep their properties in top shape!
Very Helpful! We are coming back!
Bob&Ruth
BOB M.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2018
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Chris S.
25 Sept 2017
Perfect location on the island!!!
Beautiful cottage near the beach, very well equipped and Ben and his team provide a perfect service.
Chris S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
amy marie s.
15 Aug 2017
Awesome Place
We had an Absolutely Amazing stay. The property was very well taken care of and had everything we needed.
amy marie s.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Susanne K.
7 Aug 2017
Super!
Sehr gepflegt, sauber, gut gelegen.
Susanne K.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Shelli T.
18 Jun 2017
Beautiful, well maintained and clean!
The Starfish Shack was perfect! It was beautifully decorated, clean, and comfortable. We enjoyed relaxing by the pool, the walk to the beach was easy and short, and we were in a nice neighborhood. The house had everything we needed and the beach supplies were great! We've stayed in other nice houses but the beach equipment was cheap or broken. The wagon was newer and the beach chairs were very nice! We would stay here again in the future for sure! The house is small but it didn't feel cramped. There was plenty of space for 4 adults and 2 small children. I highly recommend this property!
Shelli T.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Michael J.
2 Oct 2016
Amazing location !
Großartige Umgebung zu entspannen.
Tolle, brandneue Duplexeinheit mit eigenem Pool und Garage.
Super Ausstattung. Praktisch alles vorhanden, auch Badehandhandtücher!
Nach 38 Jahren Erfahrungen mit Florida Urlauben war es das schönste Fleckchen Erde in Florida was wir kennen gelernt haben.