Sandy Cheeks & Barefeet, Gorgeous Gulf beach Place, Summerspecials
Apartment in Holmes Beach, FL
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this apartment rental
Gulf views from several rooms and lanai! Quick access (only 1 small house between you and sun & sand). 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Sleeps 4, Pool, Gulf Views, Steps to the Beach! No Pets Fabulous Location on the island & beach! 60 steps to sand!! No roads to cross!!! Beachy themed, spacious, & Gulf ocean water views are ways to describe this 1395 sq. ft. 2 bed, 2 bath condo on beautiful Anna Maria Island at Holmes Beach 1/2 way down the Gulf Beach coastline. No high rises, only old Florida charm at its best!! Less than a minute walk out to the ocean waves & white sand, convenient quick walk to groceries & pharmacy, bike/ golf cart rental, & the popular Cheesecake Cutie breakfast/lunch cafe. No need for a car as AMI offers a free trolley, Monkey Buss, or rent a bike for a ride in either direction will take you to famous Bridge Street for fun, tiki bars, & waterfront restaurants, or head to the Anna Maria Island City Pier for fishing! There is live music at several venues most nights around the island. Seasonal local beach markets, farmer’s markets, and local theater can be enjoyed. The bright and cheery master bedroom has a king bed, a TV, direct access to the Lanai, Gulf views, & its own private bathroom. The second bedroom has a full bed, twin bed, tv and front Lanai for beautiful sunrises! Second bathroom is nearby. Large bedrooms, spacious kitchen and living room! A washer/dryer are located in the condo. The condo is newly renovated with lively bright colors giving off a beach island vibe, fully stocked kitchen and bathrooms, beach towels, driftwood flooring, two lanais, one with views of the turquoise blue sea & white sand, and a beach closet containing toys, chairs, wagon, and umbrella. That is what you will find if you stay at Gulf Beach Place, unit 3, (it truly feels like a home). An 8 unit complex (split into 2 buildings) with heated pool in between, bbq grill area, on a quiet, less traveled part of Gulf Drive! Two Car parking in tandum in carport area under the building. This condo lends itself to quick access to the Gulf of Mexico’s ocean waters shimmering as the sky paints one of its gorgeous sunsets from its own rooftop deck only 12 steps above or stroll down to the soft sandy beach with seashell bucket in hand. Watch dolphins swim by during your morning coffee on the back Lanai or flow through a yoga routine at sunrise on the rooftop as the island awakes. Touring the island on bikes is a fun way to enjoy an afternoon. Have a larger group? Rent a separate unit for your extended group! A vacation to remember awaits you! Please contact us with any questions
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Holmes Beach, FL
££££
Ratings and reviews
6.0 / 10.0
We absolutely love this location, we have stayed 2 other yrs.That being said,the roof was being replaced it was loud at 615 am every morning, dirty, no parking under unit and finding many nails in the pool, for days,after...we hosted our parents, from NY and was embarrassed that they had to stay at a construction site...we have many pics for you.We believe we should get a refund for the first weeks rental, because of the mess, noise and inconvenience, please respond to get to a solution. Thank you
10.0 / 10.0
The condo was steps from the beach, came very well equipped, very comfortable living room furniture. Storage area with beach chairs wagon made daily beach trip easy. Small heated pool. This area of Holmes beach is beautiful & quiet. Would defiantly stay again.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a fantastic time in this special place. The location is perfect and the space has all one could need. The host was very available and helpful. Our kids rated this vacation “10 out of 10”!
10.0 / 10.0
This condo was the perfect size for our family of four (2 adults, 2 teens). The place has a great beach vibe with lots of colorful ocean decor. The beds were comfortable and the master shower is huge. The washer and dryer were pristine and the kitchen has every amenity needed. The beach is a 1 minute walk from the unit and pharmacies, dining, grocery stores and souvenir shops are just a 5 minute drive away.
10.0 / 10.0
The condo is beautiful and is in the perfect location. The keyless entry was great and we enjoyed the close proximity to the beach. The condo was clean although the master bedroom was very dusty. We enjoyed having coffee on the lanai in the mornings and liked the convenience of the washer and dryer out there. The kitchen is fully equipped should you want to cook and there is plenty of room for a family to stay here comfortably for a week. Both bedrooms and both bathrooms were a nice size, not cramped at all with ample closet space. The beach locker on the ground floor was great to store our beach chairs in that we brought with us although the locker had plenty of chairs, umbrellas, and beach items from the host. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely hope to be back soon.
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great week at this condo! We typically had the pool to ourselves because of the small amount of units within the two buildings, which my 5 year old loved! The view was great. The rooftop was super cool - which is where we watched the July 4th fireworks from! The unit was clean and homey! We appreciated the closet on the ground floor full of beach stuff - chairs, wagon, toys, etc as well as the closeness of the unit to the beach - literally just steps! It was easy enough to run back if you forgot something! We would definitely come back!
10.0 / 10.0
The condo was perfect for our family of 4. Very close access to the beach and ocean views made the week enjoyable. The condo itself is well appointed with everything you may need for a family. Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space but still quaint enough we were forced to spend time together as a family. (Anyone with teenagers will know what I mean.)
It is a third story walk up, so anyone mobility issues would have a problem with access.
10.0 / 10.0
Great unit right on the beach with access to a nice/quiet pool. Condo was clean and equipped with everything listed on the site. When we needed to contact the owner (looking for the locker key or updated code to get in) it was very easy.
10.0 / 10.0
Great property, big living space, full kitchen, easy access to beach and great view! Thanks for letting us stay!
10.0 / 10.0
This condo is nicely situated on a less busy part of Gulf Drive and within walking distance of the grocery store, ACE hardware store, Dollar Store, and cafes. We loved the proximity to the beautiful beach, and the beach closet with wagon, chairs, and beach umbrella. The condo also offered beach towels and a fully stocked kitchen.
The king bed in the master bedroom was comfortable, and the master bedroom was well-lighted with shades that could be pulled up or down and with access to the lanai. The second bedroom also had a lanai that was flooded with the morning sun. Perfect for enjoying one's morning coffee and a book.
Less accessible in the second bedroom were the plugs for cell phones and other electronic gadgets.
The property manager was super responsive to our needs.
The view of the Gulf was nice, but somewhat obstructed by heavy wires that crisscross it and metal window frames that tend to interrupt the view. This was somewhat compensated by the pair of mourning doves that sat and courted on the wires.
The smart TV was oh so slow when you wanted to move from network or cable TV to apps like Amazon Prime or Netflix, but one's patience would finally be rewarded.
And, lastly, although the City of Holmes Beach has Recycling pick-up on Tuesdays, there is no recycling at this condo complex. Since recycling is important to me, with permission, I deposited my recycling in the neighbor's bin across 34th Street.
Overall, I highly recommend this property on lovely Anna Maria Island.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful, clean unit in the best area of Holmes Beach. Close to the beach and the shopping center and grocery. Unit is perfect for families and even had a high chair to use. Nice dining table that seats six and plenty of seating to watch movies in the evening. Would return without hesitation. Decorated with great artwork from local artists.
10.0 / 10.0
Paradise in close proximity!
Everything about the stay was lovely. Wonderful experience!
10.0 / 10.0
Anna Marie Island
Second time on Island, love this location. Unit was fantastic and would absolutely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Nice Holmes Beach Condo
We enjoyed our three week stay at this property. It was a great location and well equipped.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Location
We loved our stay! The location is super close to the beach with a short walk to Walgreens, restaurants and Publix.
6.0 / 10.0
Somewhat disappointed
The condo was average. Needs work. Master shower door missing( had one door and a curtain over missing), ceiling in dining room buckled, chair in kitchen cushion taped together, entry door filthy on inside. The bedrooms were very nice and master bed very comfortable. It appeared this property just received a facelift but needs structural work and many updates. The storage area was nice and we appreciated the use of beach chairs and wagon. Pool area and pool were not cleaned much. Out door areas could use attention. Sorry for the disappointing review. We have stayed at many VRBO properties and have always been very pleased except this time
10.0 / 10.0
Paradise
We loved our stay! Very well stocked condo from kitchen to beach accessories! Loved having everything there and wagons to transport it to the beach! Close to Walgreens, Dollar Store and Publix for anything you may need along with souvenir stores and a couple great restaurants. We even walked the beach down to Manatee Beach to grab food and brought back for a picnic on the beach to watch the sunset! Great location if you're looking for a less crowded area! Hope to be back soon!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful condo
Large, comfortable, and in great location
10.0 / 10.0
January Getaway
The condo was great and met all our expectations. Short walk to the beach and coinvent to grocery store. Beds were excellent and comfortable. Couple of doors are sticking but it was just a minor inconvenience. Overall a great place to stay !
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location
The condo is in a perfect location on the beach and near to the beach cafe. Easy to find and well loved and looked after accommodation - really felt like a home from home. Would love to stay in this property again if we visit Anna Maria Island again.
10.0 / 10.0
Gulf beach place
We loved the property and the location is perfect. We would love to stay again in December 2021.
Beach access is awesome, we couldn’t be happier. Owners were awesome in communicating with us.
8.0 / 10.0
Fab Location
Wonderful location, close to beach.
10.0 / 10.0
This property was exactly as depicted. Very clean and very short walk to the beach.
The property owners were very responsive and easy to work with. Check in was easy and the property was clean and had everything we needed for a week away from home. We loved the roof top view and the easy access to the beach with no roads to cross especially with a two year old. We would definitely stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
Everything was great, would definitely stay here again.
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful stay!
Beautiful unit! Clean, close to the beach, well-appointed. Couldn’t ask for more! Our dealings with the owners were great. They refunded our money for our spring visit that was cancelled due to the pandemic. We rebooked for the fall, and we were so happy we did. We’ll be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Location, location, location
From the planning stages of our vacation Kim was extremely helpful. You feel at home entering this perfectly located property. Condo is steps from the beach, roof top deck, pool, and within walking distance to Walgreens, Holy Cow Creamery, and other shops. The kitchen is well stocked and included dish soap, hand soap, and scrub brush. Tenants will need to bring bath soap and laundry detergent. The master bed lived up to the other reviews’ hype. Our family voted this vacation the best of the best (beating out Disney). Thanks for sharing your home away from home with our family.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful & Clean!!
We loved our stay! Everything was exactly how it was described. Our room was very clean! Steps from the beach and perfect location! We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
We will be back!
Absolute zero complaints about this condo! Very accommodating and clean! Updated and spacious. Master bedroom bed was amazingly comfortable which is a huge deal when stay for two weeks (or even 1 wk). So close to the beach! We were there for Christmas and Santa came, we also rang in the New Year!! Loads of great memories were made! We will definitely be back!
10.0 / 10.0
Our winter getaway!
My husband and I stayed the first week in December and had fantastic weather. It was a great time to go because the beach wasn’t crowded and the lines at restaurants were nonexistent. The unit was comfortable, especially the bed in the master! The proximity to the beach was perfect and having all the beach necessities available (chairs, floats, umbrellas and games) as well as a sturdy cart to transport everything was very nice!
Sadly, we realized how close we were to the Dollar Store *after* we spent a ton at Publix. We recommend going there first for small things like condiments, books, and some food stuffs as well as trash bags, laundry detergent, and shower necessities (those things are not provided, which we didn’t know). With this unit on the top floor, we did hear the rooftop furniture blowing across the roof when it was extremely windy. We enjoyed it for the sunsets, though!
We had the entire building to ourselves for the majority of our stay, and it was very peaceful.
The location is great since it’s so close to Publix, cafes, and a Dunkin Donuts all within a very short walk.
The kitchen had everything we needed, there were plenty of towels and blankets and there was really nothing we felt was missing (other than trash bags, laundry detergent and soap for the shower.)
We weren’t quite clear whether we needed to take the trash cans to the road or if the truck drove down the road to where the cans are.
All of the instructions for what to do at checkin and out were clear and the book full of restaurants, activities and emergency contact info was a great resource.
Great unit in a great location!
10.0 / 10.0
Beach Condo
Just a very short walk to the ocean
10.0 / 10.0
Just as good 2nd time around!
This is our second time staying at Kim and Joe's condo, and it was lovely. If I had to complain, it would only be that the Moulin Rouge puzzle in the room is short 3 pieces, ha! The master bed is the most comfortable bed I've ever slept in and always ask my husband to buy a bed like that one! Do yourself a favor and visit this beautiful place right on the beach! Major plus that the foliage had been cut back sometime since our last stay, and you can now see the ocean from the lanai.
10.0 / 10.0
Highly recommend
Great location, nice property, highly recommend
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing place on AMI :)
We love coming to AMI every summer for our family vacation! Kim and Joe's unit at Gulf Place was exactly as pictured, spacious, clean and a very short distance to the beach! On the ocean side with easy access to the beach! Easy, covered parking beneath units. Roof top deck had wonderful view of the gulf and a great spot to sit and eat breakfast or watch the sunset! We loved our stay and hope to be back next year!!!!
10.0 / 10.0
Just Perfect!
Everything about our stay was just perfect. This condo has absolutely everything you need to spend the perfect week in AMI. It is very clean, cozy and beautifully decorated -esp with the owner's own paintings of local spots!. There is a storage shed with all the beach necessities which was unbelievable. The kitchen is fully stocked in case you want to eat in and the linen closet is packed with plenty of towels so you don't need to do laundry every day even though there is a washer and dryer right in the unit! This is a 2nd floor unit so you do need to be able to get to the 2nd floor via steps. The 3rd floor is a very cool rooftop deck with loungers and chairs which is shared. Depending on the other tenants, it can get noisy when children run around the roof, drag the furniture around etc. Same with the pool, but our interest was more about the beach. The beach is literally steps out the door - No streets to cross and viewable from the decks. How wonderful to be able to wake up and actually see (and hear) the beautiful ocean! From surf to door it may have been 2-3 minutes top. We felt very conformable letting our tweens go to the beach to play paddle ball etc while we prepared meals or relaxed inside. The beach was very peaceful and private. The public beach is only about 1/4 mile walk down the beach where you can grab some food or drinks at the tiki bar right on the beach. This is a place did not disappoint. The featured pictures are spot on and we would definitely consider staying here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Nice Stay
Very clean, comfortable and great location. Will definitely consider staying there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Overall impression your place is clean, functional, great location
Great location! Great place!
10.0 / 10.0
Very Cozy
This place was cozy just like home and very conveniently located. Quick walk to grocery store, several other shops, and the trolley stop. Also located in a rather quiet area which was great. The home was beautifully decorated and had everything u could think of needing including anything needed to take to the beach. I loved the 2 lineas, u could watch the sunrise from one side of the condo and the sunset from the other. The rooftop deck was great! Such a beautiful view all around. The short walk to the beach was great and the beach itself was very nice! Clean and not crowded. We had a great relaxing time and I would definitely return. Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with Others. 😊
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful
Loved it!!!
10.0 / 10.0
We had a great experience here. Very clean and beautifully decorated.
The condo was beautifully decorated, clean and had everything we needed. Beds were really comfy as well. The biggest complaint I had was when it rained hard, the driveway held water all day. Probably ankle deep. A drain in the drive would’ve been super helpful for going back and forth to the beach. The pool could’ve been better maintained. I personally got the net and got the debree out every day that we used it. Just a minor issue. Other than that, fantastic location and beautiful. LOVE Anna Maria Island and will return!
10.0 / 10.0
Vacation 2018
Super location, with a very inviting feel inside. The island is busting at the seams with charm. We had a great time and will return in the future.
FAQs
How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Holmes Beach?
The average price for a rental in Holmes Beach is £323 per night. This rental is £62 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Sandy Cheeks & Barefeet, Gorgeous Gulf beach Place, Summerspecials. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Sandy Cheeks & Barefeet, Gorgeous Gulf beach Place, Summerspecials. Enjoy the water!
Is Sandy Cheeks & Barefeet, Gorgeous Gulf beach Place, Summerspecials pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Sandy Cheeks & Barefeet, Gorgeous Gulf beach Place, Summerspecials?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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