Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats
House in Holmes Beach, FL
8 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
210 65th Street Holmes Beach, FL 34216
VRC17-000007
Book with confidence: 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.
At 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, this is one of the most charming rentals on Anna Maria Island!! Located a few houses from the beach, it is only a two minute walk until white powdery sand is between your toes! Easy on the kids and even easier on you! Around the corner from restaurants, pubs & stores by bike, car or free island trolley. Free trolley stop is only three houses away! Trolley will take you and your family all over Anna Maria Island for sights, food, ice cream and shopping. Makes getting around a breeze! This home features a huge 32 feet long heated pool with waterfall, enormous sun step for kids/babies that don't swim & spa to relax in after your busy day of walking on the beach. Pool has it's own table with water seating - great for snacks and drinks! Mermaid Crossing is a luxurious and welcome retreat in the perfect location on Anna Maria Island. This bungalow has been fully renovated with no expense being spared. Boasts luxury with 5 flat screen TVs, stainless steel appliances, beautiful 'wood' tile floors, granite counter tops, unique beach decor, tropical heated pool and a massive outdoor covered cabana with big screen TV, custom bar & lounging furniture. Outdoor seating for 15 plus. Tropical landscaped back yard is private and fenced in. Indoor dining table seats 8! 2 master suites with en-suites featuring top of the line king sized beds, 3rd room with a king sized bed and the kids room featuring 2 bunks that sleep 5 (4 twins & 1 pull out twin trundle). Decorated in ultimate beach style with tons of loving touches, Mermaid Crossing is the place for a large family gathering or a simple quiet retreat. The homeowners stay here with and without their children (sorry kids!) so this get away is set up with all of the necessities and tons of extras! Garage is stocked with 2 kayaks, 2 bikes w/ drink holders and baskets, wagon, toddler tricycle, toys, 8 beach chairs, 2 large beach umbrellas, beach towels, and beach toys. At the beach expect to see dolphins, manatees, fish, birds, crabs and sometimes jumping rays! 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.
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?
“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 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 send us an email to [email protected] as we can sometimes accommodate alternate reservations
VRC17-000007
Book with confidence: 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.
At 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, this is one of the most charming rentals on Anna Maria Island!! Located a few houses from the beach, it is only a two minute walk until white powdery sand is between your toes! Easy on the kids and even easier on you! Around the corner from restaurants, pubs & stores by bike, car or free island trolley. Free trolley stop is only three houses away! Trolley will take you and your family all over Anna Maria Island for sights, food, ice cream and shopping. Makes getting around a breeze! This home features a huge 32 feet long heated pool with waterfall, enormous sun step for kids/babies that don't swim & spa to relax in after your busy day of walking on the beach. Pool has it's own table with water seating - great for snacks and drinks! Mermaid Crossing is a luxurious and welcome retreat in the perfect location on Anna Maria Island. This bungalow has been fully renovated with no expense being spared. Boasts luxury with 5 flat screen TVs, stainless steel appliances, beautiful 'wood' tile floors, granite counter tops, unique beach decor, tropical heated pool and a massive outdoor covered cabana with big screen TV, custom bar & lounging furniture. Outdoor seating for 15 plus. Tropical landscaped back yard is private and fenced in. Indoor dining table seats 8! 2 master suites with en-suites featuring top of the line king sized beds, 3rd room with a king sized bed and the kids room featuring 2 bunks that sleep 5 (4 twins & 1 pull out twin trundle). Decorated in ultimate beach style with tons of loving touches, Mermaid Crossing is the place for a large family gathering or a simple quiet retreat. The homeowners stay here with and without their children (sorry kids!) so this get away is set up with all of the necessities and tons of extras! Garage is stocked with 2 kayaks, 2 bikes w/ drink holders and baskets, wagon, toddler tricycle, toys, 8 beach chairs, 2 large beach umbrellas, beach towels, and beach toys. At the beach expect to see dolphins, manatees, fish, birds, crabs and sometimes jumping rays! 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.
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?
“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 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 send us an email to [email protected] as we can sometimes accommodate alternate reservations
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Holmes Beach, FL
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Reviews
10.0
We had two families of 4 and the property was just about perfect for our needs. We really enjoyed the proximity to the beach and restaurants. Though we didn't use the hot tub (it was August), I could definitely see making good use of it in the cooler months. The only negatives I'd say are a few items in the house that were out of service. We found one of the main kitchen table chairs in the garage missing a leg, and one of the bedroom fans didn't work until my BIL did a bit of problem solving. Not huge deals, but probably things that should be addressed prior to guests arriving at the house. All in all, we'd definitely stay at this property again!
10.0
This property was great and held 8 of us easily. It had everything you would need and the backyard is great! My only complaint was I don't think the property was cleaned great before we checked in, and the grill was filthy.
10.0
Our trip to AMI was absolutely wonderful! We traveled from Missouri for a family wedding and had people of all ages with us. The house was the perfect setup and the back yard/pool area was the best! The swim ledge was perfect for our 2 & 4 year old. We were so thankful for the included beach toys, wagon, cooler, and stroller! We would book this place again in a heartbeat!
4.0
We had a group of 7. Ranging in age from 9 to 74.
The house was nice but many things didn’t work (ie tvs) or were very dirty ( the ice dispenser and washing machine were incredibly moldy).
Proximity to the beach was good and there were a few restaurants and shops within walking distance.
This place is run by a company not a person which isn’t my favorite. The website was horrible. I logged in once and then could never get back in. The price was way too high. And they supply absolutely nothing for cleaning the home or toiletries. I think this is silly since we are responsible for helping to keep the home clean.
Instructions were lacking for how to use the pool. We struggled to get the hot tub even warm and we have a pool so not being able to figure it was frustrating.
I would not return to this home but it nice while we were there.
10.0
We had a wonderful vacation on AMI. The house is exactly as advertised. We had everything we needed and the beach was less than 5 minutes away. The pool is great and very private. Only issue we had were the tires on all but one bike were flat. But, we were able to rent bikes for the week from Beach Bums. We would definitely rent this property again.
6.0
The location of this property was great. The beach is close by and the area was quiet. The home had plenty of space for us all and the decor was very nice. There was some cons to our trip. The WiFi password was listed differently in several places we contacted management and they were able to help us. Other things we came across with the property were the main fridge ice maker was broken along with the outside bar fridge had a door broken off the freezer. Apon arrival it did not seem to have been cleaned in the outside patio area. Landscaping appears to have not been taken care of in quite some time .During our stay there was not enough hot water for all of us to take hot showers. The washing machine appeared to have black mold on the door gasket and had a musty smell. The toaster only toasted lightly on one side. Some of the patio furniture was stained or breaking. During our stay someone came once to clean the pool, it was stated they would clean twice. We are not pool experts so not sure if this pool was a chlorine pool but we did not smell chlorine at all . By the end of our stay 4 out of 6 of us had very painful inner and outer ear infections to deal with which the doctor thought it could be from dirty pool water. There were a few rodents seen outside nad in property . The breaker to the master bathroom kept tripping also. The bunkrooms smoke alarm was missing from the ceiling. I did mention our issues at the end of our trip to management by email.
10.0
We have been coming to AMI since 2014 and this is the best place we have rented.
10.0
Loved being on a 1 level!
We could see where everyone was at all times!
10.0
we realized on our first full day that the hot water heater was not heating properly, and also there was a problem with the garage door. We contacted them the management company and they sent somebody over right away. Also the owner of the property contacted us and was very helpful and very kind. Sometimes things happen it’s nice to know people care and take care of them. We would definitely vacation with this company and this owner again!
10.0
We absolutely loved out stay here! There was so much to do at the house for all age ranges! The kids loved the little area by the pool with the TV and hung out there a lot of evenings! It was mere steps from the beach which was awesome! Perfect space for 1-2 families with kids! Literally the only issue was having to go buy ice every 5 seconds because the only ice maker was the one in the fridge which didnt produce much! Overall we are obsessed with the house and everything it had to offer! ☺️
6.0
The beach house was nice. The location is great! Just wasn’t thoroughly cleaned. There weren’t enough towels in the bathrooms. The washer and dryer looked like they hadn’t been used for a while and had a strong odor. Some of the furniture was old and starting to fall apart.
10.0
Very Satisfied
Loved everything about the house! Very comfortable for our family vacation!
10.0
Loved our stay
This house was perfect for our group. Plenty of space for 3 moms and 4 teens. The girls loved the pool and the beautiful beach is super close. We cooked most of our meals at the house and everything was very convenient. Would definitely stay here again!
10.0
Spring break
Perfect location near the beach!
10.0
Perfect vacation home
We had an amazing experience from the time we arrived. I don’t have one back thing to say about this home. The backyard was perfect and the walk to the beach was super close. It was stocked with everything we needed and stores were close for extras. The inside was clean and decorated so nice. We will be back!
10.0
Awesome
One of our favorite places
10.0
As stated, great!
Nice property with all amenities as stated on listing. Easy walk to the beach, 1.5 blocks (though 1 block is less than a typical city block). Outdoor living was great; covered patio with tv, 4 pool lounge chairs, warm outdoor shower, hot tub that was hot, private backyard, grills and outdoor table. Room to spread out and congregate. Ocean and pool toys, bikes and coolers were much appreciated. Plenty of plastic and glass dishes & glasses.
10.0
Beautiful home with everything that you need!!!
All I can say is that we were super happy with this amazing home.
It was perfect for our group of 8. Very specious, clean with everything that you may need. Kids loved the heated pool and used it for hours every day. Located just a short distance from the beach it was just what we were looking for. Will definitely come back again!!!
10.0
Spectacular Vacation
The house was amazing. More than we expected and will definitely be back.
10.0
Great House!
This house was perfect for us. It was very nice and so close to the beach. We loved the pool, and rode the bikes every day. It was well equipped with plenty of towels and beach towels too. We thought it was a great place! I might make a suggestion that they supply more eating utensils. We ran out of forks daily. You might want to bring some plastic forks when you come. We would definitely stay at Mermaid Crossing again!
10.0
Great Place
Had a lot of fun. Thanks!
10.0
Perfect Location
This house was awesome! 6 houses to the beach. Excellent layout for 2 families. Owner’s suite is on the other side of the house with a walk-in closet big enough for a pack n play or 2! One of the king rooms has a full bath for another couple and that suite is plenty big. The other king room isn’t big at all but worked just fine for 2 teenagers. The bunk bed room has 5 beds since there’s a trundle. Very easy to share with another family. We never felt like we were on top of each other. The decor was outstanding. The finishes are gorgeous. The pool was such a wonderful retreat! Having covered outdoor space was a major plus since it rained frequently on our trip. Loves the house! We would rent it again!!! A few cons: the floors are impossible to keep clean and show everything…even grains of sand. The cleaning crew did only an ok job. There were sticky remotes. Water stains/dribbles. Former tenants clothes under the bed. It was NOT gross in any way, but it was obvious they were super busy and most likely had to rush. None of it was a deal breaker at all. Again, we would rent this property over and over.
Things I would suggest to the owners:
•put sliders on the kitchen chairs (so loud on laminate)
•Adirondack chairs would be a welcomed addition
•organize garage toys and beach equipment
•put hooks in the yard for hanging/drying towels
•add mattress pads: the beds are very hard
•upgrade pillows/sheets
10.0
Great house for families with convenient beach access
Our two families (4 adults, 5 kids) spent a week at Mermaids Crossing and couldn’t have asked for a better property! There were plenty of sleeping/bathing accommodations, open kitchen/living space. The outdoor space with pool, covered seating, patio, and grill was perfect for our crew to spread out and enjoy! The beach accessories and bikes were a huge help and nice to have! The house and pool were clean and well maintained. The beautiful beach was quick and easy to access by walking a short distance. We absolutely recommend this property and plan to visit again!
10.0
Great spring break week
Very happy with the house we rented in AMI. It really is a 1.5 walk to the beach, location cannot be beat. We used the pool and outdoor TV area every day. House has all the kitchen gadgets you need to eat at home. Considering coming back next spring break for sure.
10.0
Emma was very helpful with our stay. We all had a great time and I would recommend this property
Awesome place!
3.0
Wonderful setup but house had many issues that needed to be addressed. First of all the contact with owners leading up to our stay and during was extremely poor. The house had many broken items: doors, sink, handles, etc. some items were addressed quickly upon our arrival while others were not. The house, outdoor area, and location are wonderful! We walked or took a golf cart to almost everything. Beautiful island!! The pool guy did come to the house towards the end of the week and instructed us that there was no chlorine in the pool/hot-tub so it would need to be treated right away. Some of us started developing a small bacterial rash from pool/hot tub (I believe because the lack of chlorine during our week of use). Overall is was nice but definitely could be better if some things were improved
6.0
Great setup but some issues
Wonderful setup but house had many issues that needed to be addressed. First of all the contact with owners leading up to our stay and during was extremely poor. The house had many broken items: doors, sink, handles, etc. some items were addressed quickly upon our arrival while others were not. The house, outdoor area, and location are wonderful! We walked or took a golf cart to almost everything. Beautiful island!!
The pool guy did come to the house towards the end of the week and instructed us that there was no chlorine in the pool/hot-tub so it would need to be treated right away. Some of us started developing a small bacterial rash from pool/hot tub (I believe because the lack of chlorine during our week of use). Overall is was nice but definitely could be better if some things were improved
10.0
Great location and awesome outdoor area
This home had a wonderful outdoor area. The pool, cabana, and patio are beautiful. I wish the hot tub actually got hot. The rooms were comfortable and well decorated. The big kitchen table and living room were perfect for our group. The kitchen has everything you need to cook. We’d stay here again.
10.0
Spectacular
Everything is provided. Really nice place-clean and nice decorating. Pool and outdoor space was perfect. Pleasant neighborhood, wonderful beach, convenient to trolley, beautiful island.
10.0
Visiting Family
We had a great time. We love AMI and go there at lease twice a year. We would definitely stay here again!!
10.0
Door Lock and Hot Tub
Great stay, really enjoyed the property. The electronic door lock was not in the best shape when we arrived but we used the garage door opener all week so it wasn’t a problem. The only other item that we didn’t spend any time addressing was that the hot tub was the same temp as the pool and we didn’t know how to change it. Overall the property was great and the proximity to everything was awesome. Would stay again for sure.
10.0
Wonderful
We had such a great time staying at this home. The pool was wonderful as was the short walk to the beach! Everything about this trip was such a great family vacation memory my kids will cherish. They absolutely loved every this about our stay!
10.0
Loved the house, location...
We had an amazing experience booking and working with Beach Retreats to book our house. They were amazing answering our questions and helping us get familiar with AMI. The house exceeded our expectations and the pool was just perfect. The location to the beach was a bonus as was all the beach toys, chairs, bikes for our use. We will be back! Thanks again!
8.0
Great location and lovely home
Our group had a lovely stay at Mermaid Crossing. It is a lovely property with a secluded pool and outdoor seating/eating area. We took advantage of the bikes to tour around AMI.
10.0
Incredible Home!
Our two families stayed in this gorgeous home Dec 26-Jan 2. It fit the 9 of us perfectly. The home looks exactly as pictured. It had everything we needed to cook meals for 4 teenage boys! We loved the backyard- pool and covered space were spectacular. Pool was cold the first day but a call into the pool guy and it warmed up the next day. Kids spent hours in the pool and at the beach. Beach is close and very clean. Could’ve easily stayed another week!
8.0
Great property for a family vacation
Enjoyed this home. It seemed to have most everything we needed. It is beautifully decorated. The kitchen is a galley style. We did bump into each other quite a bit as we all tried to be in the same place at the same time. The kitchen is so well stocked with equipment that there was not a lot of room for items we'd brought. Some very high shelves were empty in the cabinets, but then not everyone could reach. It was great having a regular coffee pot and also a Keurig. The refrigerator is a side by side, but a small one. The ice maker was a joke. We had to buy bags of ice and fill the tray/dispenser. Had little tiny ants in the kitchen that were a bit irritating. House info said pool guy would come every Tuesday. He didn't come until Thursday. Housekeeper was supposed to come Wednesday. No one came. The two older kids enjoyed being outside to watch TV. That was a nice feature for the adults. Bedrooms and bathrooms were very nice. Enjoyed the pump hand soap provided. The walk-in showers were awesome. The beautiful beach is a short block and a half walk from the front door, and the free trolley stop only a half block. All 8 of us (ages 1 to 73), enjoyed the pool. It would have been nice if there was a half bath outside near the pool. The outdoor shower was handy for rinsing off sand. All in all, we did enjoy our stay in this beautiful property.
10.0
Great place!
Our family loved it. Location was great, house was super cool and had a new feeling, plenty of space, and all the beach stuff and bikes provided was great. It was pricey for the weekend but worth it. We will be back for sure and we can bring more people as the place was bigger than we thought!
10.0
Second time - still wonderful
Our second stay at this property in the past two years. Every single thing was perfect. Super-quiet street, and all the new construction is complete. Book this property with confidence.
10.0
Wonderful home, great pool and outdoor space! perfect location!
This was our second time to this house. We love it! So close to the beach and free trolley stop, we didn't rent a car. The kitchen is well equipped, lot's of pool toys, beach stuff, everything we needed. Thank you! wish we could stay for a month :-)
10.0
ABSOLUTELY AWESOME IN EVERY WAY!!
I can not say enough great things about this property. We had absolutely NO issues during our mother/daughter trip to celebrate 4 family's very special friendships. Beach was a block away...beautiful pool and hot tub with plenty of shaded seating in the PRIVATE back yard. We para-sailed while we were there, took a sunset dolphin watching tour, and shopped this awesome little area. Getting around on the island was not hard at all. This is an awesome location for all ages. We plan to come back and re-do this awesome vacation in a couple of years. THANKS FOR AN AWESOME VACATION DESTINATION!! WE LOVED IT!!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Holmes Beach?
The average price for a rental in Holmes Beach is $623 per night. This rental is $236 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats. Enjoy the water!
Is Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Mermaid's Crossing managed by Beach Retreats?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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