Historic beach cottage with private pool - walk 1 block to beach & free trolley
4.5
Excellent(44 Reviews)Cottage in Ilexhurst, FL
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this cottage rental
Sea Palm Cottage
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Experience a gorgeous slice of paradise with a stay in Sea Palm Cottage! Ideal for families with children, you'll enjoy a fantastic location near the beach, easy access to the trolley, a covered patio, and a private pool surrounded by lush tropical foliage.
Start adjusting to island time and head out to the beach. The soft sands and warm waves are only one block from home, and there are seven miles of beach to explore on Anna Maria Island. The free, air-conditioned trolley is only a quick walk away and provides easy access to everything great about the area. From delicious deli sandwiches at the Island General Store to cookouts at Coquina Beach, you'll have plenty of choices for spending your day!
Pull into your vacation rental's provided parking space and admire the verdant vegetation and the home's serene sky-blue exterior. Enjoy the balmy air on the shaded front porch, or step inside and relax while surrounded by Old Florida-inspired décor and furnishings. Free WiFi lets you stay connected to your loved ones back at home, while the flatscreen TV in the living room offers plenty of entertainment. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to whip up delicious meals and is lined with windows to fill the space with soft natural light.
Book your stay today and soak up some Florida sunshine!
THINGS TO KNOW
This property has a 7-night stay requirement. However, select properties have the flexibility for shorter stays. Let us do the searching for you! Contact Vacasa AnnaMaria, and a knowledgeable reservation specialist will assist you in finding a property for the dates you have requested.
Code enforcement notification: 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 will not be accepting payments for pool heat for the months of May through October.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 1.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'
Experience a gorgeous slice of paradise with a stay in Sea Palm Cottage! Ideal for families with children, you'll enjoy a fantastic location near the beach, easy access to the trolley, a covered patio, and a private pool surrounded by lush tropical foliage.
Start adjusting to island time and head out to the beach. The soft sands and warm waves are only one block from home, and there are seven miles of beach to explore on Anna Maria Island. The free, air-conditioned trolley is only a quick walk away and provides easy access to everything great about the area. From delicious deli sandwiches at the Island General Store to cookouts at Coquina Beach, you'll have plenty of choices for spending your day!
Pull into your vacation rental's provided parking space and admire the verdant vegetation and the home's serene sky-blue exterior. Enjoy the balmy air on the shaded front porch, or step inside and relax while surrounded by Old Florida-inspired décor and furnishings. Free WiFi lets you stay connected to your loved ones back at home, while the flatscreen TV in the living room offers plenty of entertainment. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to whip up delicious meals and is lined with windows to fill the space with soft natural light.
Book your stay today and soak up some Florida sunshine!
THINGS TO KNOW
This property has a 7-night stay requirement. However, select properties have the flexibility for shorter stays. Let us do the searching for you! Contact Vacasa AnnaMaria, and a knowledgeable reservation specialist will assist you in finding a property for the dates you have requested.
Code enforcement notification: 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 will not be accepting payments for pool heat for the months of May through October.
Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 1.
Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Ilexhurst, FL
Reviews
4.5
Excellent(44 Reviews)4.5
This house is adorable 🥰
It was clean, inside and out.
4.5
Great location next to the beach. Pool area is fantastic.
4.5
We had 4 adults and a newborn. The house was as described and beach access was amazing! We had a wonderful time and the pool area is an oasis. My son got married on the beach! The only "missing" items to us were a full length mirror. My daughter and I really wanted to see ourselves in our dresses before the wedding. Also, a pool net. So much debris after a storm that we had to swim in for days. We'll be back again. A great little cottage!
4.5
Small cottage. Would recommend it for four people at the most. Dated furniture and not very well equipped. Threadbare place mats, no dish towels and loud and old washer and dryer. Pool alarm is very annoying. Pool is nice, heater very loud.
4.5
Great property. Great location but getting in and out of the house with the lockbox and dead bolt key combination was a real hassle. We were given the incorrect code to the lockbox, spent 30 minute's trying to get in on our own and with Vaccaso customer support before they realized we wre given the wrong code. This was after traveling almost 8 hrs and it was dark which made it even more frustrating. My wife wss very upside. Every time we left or entered the house the deabbolt key and combination was a real challenge. We wasted a solud hour plus of our vacation trying to get in and out of the house, very frustrating. Some sort of small refund should be issued.
4.5
Backyard and pool were wonderful, proximity to beach was amazing.
4.5
Everything was as advertised. Comfortable cottage. Close to beach. Really enjoyed the backyard. Enclosed with a tall privacy fence with plenty of tall vegetation giving the sense of a small oasis out your back door.
4.5
Unfortunately we had several obstacles to our stay. The showers both had mildew, the microwave was dirty, the Wi-Fi did not work and the pool heater was not on. The housekeeping issues were taken care of and a text message helped us get the Wi-Fi back up. I called Custer support concerning the pool and was told it was too on Saturday to get anyone locally to respond. Monday I would get a call back. That never happened. On Tuesday the dishwasher stopped working. I called and a repairman came the next day and repaired it. But I still got no answer about the pool heat. The pool cleaning company finally came on Thursday afternoon and the pool was heater got our last couple days. The customer service line with Vacasa is somewhere out of the country. They are one extra layer between getting help locally. I would not rent again if they were involved
4.5
Cute vintage cottage just 100 steps to the beach! Very clean overall but bathroom showers were grungy and desperately need new tile/grout. The pool/patio area is cute, but the door to get there has an alarm that goes off when the door is opened which makes going outside stressful. Can’t open windows for the same reason. Beds are comfortable but squeaky, and in need of more/better pillows. We’ve stayed at several places on Anna Maria Island, and this was a good deal for being so close to the beach. And with a few changes, it could be 5 stars.
4.5
The Sea Palm Cottage is just a very short. Walk to the beach with no need to cross any roads. I has a driveway big enough for one full sized vehicle and there is a spot just big enough for a small golf cart if needed. The pool in the rear is very nice, and there is a covered porch in the back with a picnic table and.a gas grill
4.5
Awesome location! Perfect for a family! Heated pool was perfect with the our chilly November weather. Lovely quiet neighborhood - with many miles of quiet beach walking easily accessible. Interesting shire birds, dolphins and shells to look at and the water was even warm enough to swim in. Many Thanks!
4.5
Amazing location. Great little house with nice kitchen and incredible pool area. Just perfect.
4.5
We had a wonderful stay in the cottage. The cottage is very close to the beach (literally less than 2 minutes walk!) which was a huge plus for us. The pool was also a bonus!
The house was clean and overall well equipped. My suggestion would be to add a full length mirror. Also a bigger size pan would be helpful (they only had what I would consider medium size). Extra trash bags would also be helpful.
Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again!
4.5
The distance to the beach was ver short. The beach was wonderful. The backyard and pool was also wonderful. The cleanliness of the house was not sogood. The white sofa was so dirty. Called housekeeping to bring sheets to cover it. All together the house needs a thorough cleaning.. The showers also need a really good cleaning.
4.5
Beach Cottage is generally good. We experienced some issues
POOL
The temperature was insanely high ie 90/95 making it unusable in our second week. Complained to Agent but they insisted heating was off BUT I later discovered Heat Pump was on!
SOFAS
The white sofa covers were grubby and in need of clean (wash) cleaning protocol here needs to be improved
LOCK
A bit temperamental
OUTSIDE
Lacks x2 Sun loungers and the furniture is dark wood when maybe white might lift the vibe (appreciate that this is subjective)
OTHER
Info pack could be updated and improved - Restaurant info could be better refined. Some establishments closed post Covid.
Info upon Beach Equipment hire could be clearer and updated. Access to beach is great so getting beach equipment ie Umbrellas etc is key! There were numerous Beach Chairs and Cart plus Coolers no workable Umbrellas - I feel a beach Cottage should have at least two of these?
CLEANING
Outside table not cleaned
BEDS
Fine but x2 Queens and Single - shame there isn’t at least 1 King.
Overall we had decent stay - these criticisms are constructive comments for improvement save for pool which spoilt stay - other than temperature Pool is good size and perfect!
4.5
Great accommodations. Lovely pool. Needs a full length mirror. A few trash bags would gave been helpful also. No spices except salt and pepper but lots of beach supplies
4.5
My husband and I, and our two kids (12&15) stayed at this property for a week and didnt want to leave! Super easy check-in and check-out and very clean. Their was a wagon out back with chairs and a shade we could easily tote with our VERY short walk to the beach. The pool was so pretty and definitely big enough and deep enough for my crew! We spent all of our evenings relaxing in the shade in the pool. We ran out of propane on our first night and called the number in the informational binder and someone was out in less than 15min! I would absolutely stay here again!
4.5
Great location. Faults found and reported, most concerning of all was an exposed electrical socket in the bathroom. Others were loose taps, sink plug didn't work, large gap at the bottom of a light switch, poor Wi-Fi at times and not sufficient garden loungers. The smaller room could have had a queen bed instead of a single. Kitchen had everything and more needed for our requirements, living room was tidy. The outdoor space including the pool was great. The pool man came twice and we saw the gardener's once.
4.5
Overall great
4.5
We loved every minute of our stay from the dreamy cottage to the short walk to the beach. Our 4 yo daughter learned to swim in the pool and it was so nice given the cooling temperatures to have the pool heated. We will come again! If I was to make any recommendations to the owner and management company it would be to add a mattress topper to the beds or get new higher quality mattresses, add a bunk bed into the twin bed bedroom, and allow residents to have the option to pay for the pool to be heated more.
Thank you again for a wonderful stay!
4.5
Great bungalow that is close to the beach & has an awesome pool !!! We loved our stay here !!!
4.5
We loooved the beautiful Pool! The house was clean and we found everything we needed!
4.5
They have updated this cottage. It’s very cute and clean. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to any small family.
4.5
Great getaway
We have rented this home twice over the past few years and this was the best visit yet. Owner has made several great improvements - including a new kitchen that now has a very good selection of cookwear, accessories, dishes and glasses. We will be back!!!
4.5
Nice rental
They have updated this cottage. It’s very cute and clean. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to any small family.
4.5
We have rented this home twice over the past few years and this was the best visit yet. Owner has made several great improvements - including a new kitchen that now has a very good selection of cookwear, accessories, dishes and glasses. We will be back!!!
4.5
Perfect Winter Vacation
The house is extremely clean with lots of charm. Updated kitchen and living space was great for family of 5. Location was great with easy walks to beach and restaurants. We plan on going again!
4.5
The house is extremely clean with lots of charm. Updated kitchen and living space was great for family of 5. Location was great with easy walks to beach and restaurants. We plan on going again!
4.5
beautiful cottage, close to the water.
4.5
Sea Palm
beautiful cottage, close to the water.
4.5
Lovely little cottage
This is adorable little house. Clean, cheery, comfortable. Love it being a really short walk to the gulf beach.
4.5
This is adorable little house. Clean, cheery, comfortable. Love it being a really short walk to the gulf beach.
4.5
The home has a Florida charm. Beautiful landscaping in front and back. Private fenced in backyard with outdoor shower! Within walking distance to beautiful beach.
4.5
Home away from home in Holmes Beach!
The home has a Florida charm. Beautiful landscaping in front and back. Private fenced in backyard with outdoor shower! Within walking distance to beautiful beach.
4.5
Sea Palm cottage was so comfortable and close to the beach. We found the backyard space so beautiful and private. Wonderful accommodations!! We had a great time. We’ll be back next year.
4.5
Sea Palm Cottage
Sea Palm cottage was so comfortable and close to the beach. We found the backyard space so beautiful and private. Wonderful accommodations!! We had a great time. We’ll be back next year.
4.5
February 2019
Nice house in a great location. Kitchen was well stocked and the house was very clean!
4.5
A lovely garden next to the beach
This quaint little cottage has a lovely garden next to the beach.
However, we would recommend to refurbish the inside: one of the bed stays on 2 bricks, the other one has 3 feet, there is no dish-washer in the tiny 60-yr-old kitchen, the wall paint is crumbling.
Fortunately, we spent much of our time outside.
However, we would recommend to refurbish the inside: one of the bed stays on 2 bricks, the other one has 3 feet, there is no dish-washer in the tiny 60-yr-old kitchen, the wall paint is crumbling.
Fortunately, we spent much of our time outside.
4.5
Needs some fixing on things
I would like to say that the home was clean , but there is some things in the home that need to be addressed. The blinds in kitchen and little bedroom are broken, lights on back porch are hanging all over need to be reinstalled neatly , the covers on sofas need to get laundered, also ones on porch, porch needs pressure washing has mold all over it , The one thing that was misleading on the site said it sleeps six , well only 2 queen size beds and one single bed , not sure where the sixth person is suppose to sleep ?? Unfortunately one had to sleep on sofa .
It was nice to walk out back gate onto beach but some things need to be addressed in the home . I would rent again if these things were taken care of .
4.5
Great Location
We enjoyed our stay here. Very handy location.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Ilexhurst?
The average price for a rental in Ilexhurst is $430 per night. This rental is $512 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic beach cottage with private pool - walk 1 block to beach & free trolley. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Historic beach cottage with private pool - walk 1 block to beach & free trolley. Enjoy the water!
Is Historic beach cottage with private pool - walk 1 block to beach & free trolley pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Historic beach cottage with private pool - walk 1 block to beach & free trolley?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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