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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Manatee Public Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Anna Maria Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bean Point Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Holmes Beach, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Anna Maria Beach and Bean Point Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) from IMG Academy and 21.8 mi (35.2 km) from Tampa Bay.

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rod & Reel Pier - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Two Scoops - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2 MIN WALK TO GULF BEACHES, LG HEATED POOL, XLG LANAI - GAS GRILL and More

Whispering Palms Villa at North Beach Village is a bright and sunny, tastefully decorated beach style townhouse located in a quiet col de sac on Gulf Drive. It is a quick 2 minute walk to the famous white sugary sand beaches of the Gulf.

Enjoy the large sunny open deck with a peak of the Gulf off the main living area for your morning coffee. After a long day sunning at the gorgeous teal waters of the beach rinse off in the private outdoor shower and relax for awhile on the oversized private lanai surrounded by palms off the dining area and have a cocktail or watch some TV!

Quiet col de sac on Gulf Drive makes it safe for kids. Beach is steps away. Oversized heated pool surrounded by a lush tropical setting for North Beach Village residents and guests. Restaurants and shopping within walking distance. Safe for kids, bike riding and walking. Easily walk about 5 blocks to Holmes Beach Park facilities (tennis courts, basketball court, boat launch, and open play space). You have access to the entire home.
Private parking for 3 cars (one car in garage and 2 cars under open front deck) is available.

FREE Trolley service on Anna Maria Island. One of the trolley stops is located across the street to the entrance of North Beach Village on Gulf Drive. It is super convenient to travel the island from one end to the other from 6:00 AM until 10:00 PM. Go touring, pick up your groceries or go out to dinner and have a drink.

The Monkey Bus is another free island
transportation services on Anna Maria Island, Florida, and to surrounding areas (Cortez, Sarasota, Longboat Key, Bradenton.)

RULES AND POLICIES
This property participates in a Professional Linen Program. We strive to bring only the best quality experience to our guests, to do so we provide a professional linen service at this property to better enhance your enjoyment while staying here. This luxury amenity provides you high-quality linens that are in place and ready for your use upon your arrival. These high-quality linens are laundered in a commercial setting that uses only hypoallergenic, perfume & dye free soaps assuring all of our guests a comfortable stay.

We think of the little things to make your vacation special, all linens are provided i.e. sheets, bath towels, kitchen towels and pool towels, we also provide 4 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 2 rolls of kitchen paper towels, dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent and softener.

OUR UNIT IS NON SMOKING. Please smoke outdoors and responsibly discard all smoking debris. Evidence of smoking in the unit will result in an immediate and non-refundable $500.00 cleaning fee charged against your card.
NOISE ORDINANCE: Anna Maria Island has a zero tolerance for noise after 10 PM. Please show consideration for your neighbors. No loud music, parties or playing in pools after 10 PM. If a neighbor complains the Police Department has no choice but to file a complaint. Any tickets issued for noise violations will be the responsibility of the guest and may result in immediate eviction with no refunds of rent or deposits.
ITEMS LEFT IN UNIT: The owner will not be held responsible for any personal items left in the units. If you request us to retrieve and mail items left in the unit, you will be responsible for mailing/shipping charges plus $25.00 processing fee.
INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT: Should any mechanical failures occur during your stay, we will do our best to make prompt and thorough repairs. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for inconvenience caused by inoperable equipment.
SWIMMING POOL: The pool closes daily at dusk (fall/winter season usually is about 5:30 and spring/summer is about 9:00pm). Pool is regularly cleaned, treated and maintained. Following inclement weather or high winds, pool service cannot be expected “on demand” for removal of fallen leaves or minor debris. Pool skimmers are available for your use if you need them. Pools are heated from approximately Thanksgiving to Easter only and are set no higher than 82 degrees. During colder weather, we cannot guarantee that the pool can be maintained to that degree. No refunds will be offered if the pool temperature cannot be maintained due to unusually cold weather. Under no circumstances are guests to change any settings on the pool equipment. Any repair charges resulting from a guest tampering with the pool equipment will be the responsibility of the guest.
SECURITY SYSTEM: There is an exterior security monitoring system for everyone's safety as per my insurance policy. The camera is in front and in back of house. It is only a surveillance for the perimeter of the property. It does not in any way invade in your privacy in the back or front and is only outdoors.
INTERNET SERVICE: We offer free Wifi for your convenience. Due to the numerous different providers and age and configuration of your personal computer, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to connect. We will do our best to assist you, but cannot be held responsible and no refunds will be offered if you are unable to take advantage of this service.
LIABILITY: Tenant agrees to hold Landlord harmless from all liabilities and all costs of defense, including attorney’s fees arising out of tenant’s use or possession of the leased property, and all claims, damages and liability incurred to invitees, family or friends of Tenant.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a water park and an outdoor pool.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Elissa

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Fenced private pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: You may inquire

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

700 ft Beach Lg Gulf Drive House Holmes Beach
700 ft Beach Lg Gulf Drive House
700 ft Beach Lg Gulf Drive Holmes Beach
700 ft Beach Lg Gulf Drive

2 MIN WALK TO GULF BEACHES, LG HEATED POOL, XLG LANAI - GAS GRILL and More Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom M., Belding

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the Island

Everything was great. Comfortable beds and close beach access. The gas grill at the property was corroded and not functioning well. The grill needs to be replaced. Other than that, we loved everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

katie s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach access

This property was perfect for me and my two young adult children. It is clean and well-stocked and only a 3 minute walk to a beautiful beach. The place is relatively well-kept but isn’t new and has expected weathering as a beach condo might have. There are some newer places to stay, but the vicinity to the beach makes it’s a great choice. It is also on the trolley route if you want to avoid renting a car. We liked the lanai that also has a television which we enjoyed for watching football playoff games. Elisa was fantastic, giving us updates to ensure the island was in shape for receiving visitors; we also easily got an extension on our final day to accommodate a later flight. Great place.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Kevin K.

HOT

Great location ! Comfy beds. Bonus room off of garage was ice cold. Main house AC was horrible could not keep 72 no matter what we tried. Temp.inside at 12 was 78. Used the oven 1 day and temp rose to 83. Fridge is crap. A house this size should have a larger washer and dryer. House was not thoroughly cleaned, toe nail clippings, sand hair moldy hvac vents.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

gretchen j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

We really enjoyed our stay. Great property with EVERYTHING you need! Great location! Comfortable beds, lots of space, and nicely decorated!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Tonya S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

Great location so close to the beach, really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martina H., Naples Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location and property were great. The weather was a little colder than I expected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing get-away!

I would love to live here permanently! Everything about our stay was easy. Thank you for sharing this comfy house and fantastic location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

laura r., Cramlington Northumberland

Disliked: Cleanliness

Traumatic wanted to leave as soon as we arrived!

Arrived to a grimy ,dirty house, sofa stained, rugs huge stains, paintwork flaking off mattress stains, broken queen bed. Dirty stained sun-loungers, outdoor rusty sun sign left on floor , garage with rusty washer and broken chairs. Two cleaners sent to deep clean took over 12 hours to clean through house. Sofas steam cleaned to remove stains another day. DIY guy screwed broken bed in top floor still broken rocks too and fro. The worst is the badly stained mattresses look under the cover they need replacing, awful to think you sleep on them . Wanted to leave property on checking in! owner refused and left us to holiday in 5 out of 9 days living in cleaning and trying to repair what should have been done before arrival. The worst is thinking you sleep on stained mattresses , we stayed out as long as possible as we didn’t want to come back to this property.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls trip

This property was perfect for our girls trip. Very clean and well stocked. Communication was effortless.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot!

We had a great stay at this rental. It was well stocked with everything we needed and so close to everything including the beach. Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Alejandro M.

Beautiful comfortable place

Only two blocks from the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

Everything you need you will find at this rental! Easiest process we’ve ever experienced!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Great location , close to the beach (about 2 blocks). Stocked with everything you need while staying and for the beach. Perfect amount of space for group of 6.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carlos M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Vacation

Lovely, gorgeous property! Elissa an amazing host! Very close to the beach and restaurants. Excellent location! Do not hesitate, book it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee H., Spring Hill

Liked: Cleanliness

Short walk to beach, lots of space

A short walk to the beach and an incredible property. Was there with my wife and 2 boys. Lots of beach games and accessories in the garage. Beautiful home and fantastic stay overall
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Whispering palms was the absolute perfect rental for spring break for my family of 5. The location to the beach, trolley stop, the north end, and the closer shopping district couldn’t have been better. The decor was also perfection. It felt like a real retreat. Elissa was always available to communicate with which made the entire process seamless. Oh and THE garage. Having everything you would need for a day at the beach and a place to store it all made it so easy. It really felt like home. Thank you for sharing your vacation home with us, Elissa!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home, perfect location, perfect host!

Thank you so much for sharing your home with us! It was beautiful, perfectly stocked with all the comforts of home, and ALL the beach necessities. You had us at Spike ball! You really thought of everything! The location was amazing, with the home right between the pool and the beach, and the wagons made it effortless to take everything wherever we wanted to go. Holmes beach in November was better than we could have even imagined… and nothing is more beautiful than an Anna Maria sunset!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa H., Billings, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family get away

Perfect location, walking distance to beach and entire island accessible by golf cart! Would definitely stay again! Little slice of heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

We had a very nice experience with this property. Easy walk to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P., Ottawa, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and location

My husband and I with our 4 teenagers stayed the week between Christmas and New Years. The house was clean, pretty and well stocked with beach essentials. The location was in a breathtaking tropical setting and was just a short walk to the beach. Super close to grocery stores, pharmacies, shopping and dining. We had a blast and hope to come back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Harriet G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holmes Beach 6317

We were a party of four adults visiting Holmes Beach during Christmas week. Our plans were minimal, to build a jig-saw puzzle, enjoy some fresh seafood from Captain Anthony's, roast some oysters, walk a lot, play some games, and enjoy some good conversation over morning coffee and afternoon cocktails. 6317 is nicely located mid-way between two beach bars that made for some nicely long walks on the beach. It is also convenient to Captain Anthony's, Publix, and The Island Seafood Market. The kitchen table was an excellent venue for our jig-saw puzzle and became the central gathering place throughout our stay. It was a little chilly but one day we enjoyed the back porch area which was perfectly suited to our game-playing and conversation. Food was and is one of our favorite events --- preparing it and eating. The kitchen served us well. All the appliances worked as expected and everything turned out as hoped. We did use the grill to roast some oysters. 6317 served us well, as four. We were supposed to have been 6 and we think that would have been a bit crowded, especially four adults sharing the one upstairs bathroom. We had some issues keeping the temperature consistent. Obeying the note to not adjust the thermostat left us to open and close windows which was a little tricky as the outside temperature was a little inconsistent too. There are more than a few "don't do . . ." notes which kind of dampen the many reminders to "relax". There are three noisy events that come with 6317, trash pickup and the landscaping clean-up crew which occur once each week. The other is the stone driveway that crunches with each passing vehicle. All in all we enjoyed our stay and the unit served us very well. Thanks for making it available and for furnishing it so well. Happy New Year.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Dusty W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for families

The location of this property was perfect. The condo is well equipped with beach equipment and games for the family. Our whole family enjoyed their stay. During the week we were there it was extremely hot and the ac had a hard time keeping up. This would be a five star with a larger ac.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely home

It was perfect for us. This was a "girls' trip" for six. The house was arranged nicely. We especially enjoyed the outside patio and the screened in deck. This was not a house where the "extra" furniture gets put. The furniture and decor were nice. The owner was very responsive and offered help with anything we needed. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erik D.

Exactly as advertised

Terrific unit, ample amenities, and a great location. It included ample towels, beach equipment (chairs, nice wagon, games/toys), and it's a very short walk to a great stretch of beach. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019