GREAT COTTAGE w/Heated Pool, Dog*(See Note) Allowed, FREE WiFi/Trolley, Steps...
Cottage in Ilexhurst, FL
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 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 cottage rental
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This Anna Maria Island cottage offers relaxation in this charming two-bedroom, one-and-a-half baths, classic-style cottage located on a peaceful street just one house off Gulf Drive. You don't even have to cross a road to walk to the beach. What could be nicer?
This property was once a concert venue called "The Sandbox" and comes complete with a unique backyard, pool, and your own private tiki, as well as a sunset viewing deck! Just steps to the beach.
The Primary bedroom has a king bed, its own TV, and a private half bath attached. The second bedroom features two twin beds and mounted TV. The full bath offers an updated walk-in tiled shower, with a washer and dryer in a separate space.
Enjoy your time in the beachy decorated living room with comfortable seating and a large, flat-screen with Cable as well as WiFi. The kitchen includes a refrigerator (with ice maker, of course), dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, new stove, and granite countertops.
Step into the backyard for a tropical oasis that includes a saltwater pool, tiki bar, and a small stage which is now the hammock landing pad! The fridge in the tiki bar keeps your beverages cold as you cool off in the pool or sit on the bar stools and listen to music through outdoor Bose speakers. Catch glimpses of the Gulf and hear the waves at night. You're just a short walk to the beach! There is a cart to carry your stuff to the beach because, after all, you're on vacation.
The Sandbox is within walking distance of a shopping center that includes a Walgreens drug store, Island Creperie, a beach shop, a dollar store, a breakfast restaurant, a German restaurant, a Subway, cupcakes and charcuterie, a hardware store, an ice cream shop, a Dunkin Doughnuts, and a Chinese carryout!
Want more variety? Take the free trolley that runs up and down the Island every 20 minutes.
Come enjoy a relaxed and wonderful vacation at "The Sandbox."
*PET OWNERS: This property is dog friendly for one dog with a maximum weight of 35 pounds and a non-refundable pet fee of $150 for the first week. There is a $50 fee per week for any additional weeks booked. Also, certain breeds are excluded. It is necessary that you check with our office prior to your trip for details on weight and breed limitations.
A NOTE ABOUT POOL HEAT: If you book online, your reservation will automatically populate with a pool heat charge for one week. If your reservation is for a longer period, someone on our staff will adjust the pool heat rate to reflect the longer stay. We recommend pool heat at this property, regardless of the time of year, as pools near shady trees stay cooler, even in the summer.
Our Cancellation Policy: In order to protect our owners from loss of income, ALL MONIES PAID TOWARDS YOUR RESERVATION MAY BE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER A CERTAIN DATE! FULL AND PARTIAL REFUNDS MAY BE GIVEN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Ask our office for details, or check your rental agreement.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO VISITORS OF HOLMES BEACH:
1. Per City of Holmes Beach ordinances: "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."
2. Per City of Holmes Beach ordinances, this unit cannot exceed 6 occupants. This amount includes adults and children of all ages.
3. Per City of Holmes Beach ordinances, we are required to tell you the minimum stay requirement for this property is one week. VRC#18-000044
Amenities Include:
- Floor No. Ground
- Square Footage, Est. 970 Sq. Ft.
- Beach Access
- Beach Distance One House Away
- Bed Size 1st Master King
- Bed Size 2nd Rm 2 Twins
- Bed Size 3rd Rm Daybed/Double /Porch
- Internet Access
- TVs
- DVD
- Washer/Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Blow Dryer
- Walk-in Shower
- Patio
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Pool, Heated
- Pool Heat Extra
- Parking
- # of Parking Spaces
- # Vehicles Allowed
- Pets
- Mandatory Pet Fee $150/Week *See Note in Desc.
- BBQ Grill
- Security Fee $60 Non-Refundable
- Dep Clean and Linens $315 Incl Linens
- Bike Rentals
- Golf
- Tennis
- View Pool/Tiki Hut
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
This Anna Maria Island cottage offers relaxation in this charming two-bedroom, one-and-a-half baths, classic-style cottage located on a peaceful street just one house off Gulf Drive. You don't even have to cross a road to walk to the beach. What could be nicer?
This property was once a concert venue called "The Sandbox" and comes complete with a unique backyard, pool, and your own private tiki, as well as a sunset viewing deck! Just steps to the beach.
The Primary bedroom has a king bed, its own TV, and a private half bath attached. The second bedroom features two twin beds and mounted TV. The full bath offers an updated walk-in tiled shower, with a washer and dryer in a separate space.
Enjoy your time in the beachy decorated living room with comfortable seating and a large, flat-screen with Cable as well as WiFi. The kitchen includes a refrigerator (with ice maker, of course), dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, new stove, and granite countertops.
Step into the backyard for a tropical oasis that includes a saltwater pool, tiki bar, and a small stage which is now the hammock landing pad! The fridge in the tiki bar keeps your beverages cold as you cool off in the pool or sit on the bar stools and listen to music through outdoor Bose speakers. Catch glimpses of the Gulf and hear the waves at night. You're just a short walk to the beach! There is a cart to carry your stuff to the beach because, after all, you're on vacation.
The Sandbox is within walking distance of a shopping center that includes a Walgreens drug store, Island Creperie, a beach shop, a dollar store, a breakfast restaurant, a German restaurant, a Subway, cupcakes and charcuterie, a hardware store, an ice cream shop, a Dunkin Doughnuts, and a Chinese carryout!
Want more variety? Take the free trolley that runs up and down the Island every 20 minutes.
Come enjoy a relaxed and wonderful vacation at "The Sandbox."
*PET OWNERS: This property is dog friendly for one dog with a maximum weight of 35 pounds and a non-refundable pet fee of $150 for the first week. There is a $50 fee per week for any additional weeks booked. Also, certain breeds are excluded. It is necessary that you check with our office prior to your trip for details on weight and breed limitations.
A NOTE ABOUT POOL HEAT: If you book online, your reservation will automatically populate with a pool heat charge for one week. If your reservation is for a longer period, someone on our staff will adjust the pool heat rate to reflect the longer stay. We recommend pool heat at this property, regardless of the time of year, as pools near shady trees stay cooler, even in the summer.
Our Cancellation Policy: In order to protect our owners from loss of income, ALL MONIES PAID TOWARDS YOUR RESERVATION MAY BE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER A CERTAIN DATE! FULL AND PARTIAL REFUNDS MAY BE GIVEN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. Ask our office for details, or check your rental agreement.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO VISITORS OF HOLMES BEACH:
1. Per City of Holmes Beach ordinances: "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."
2. Per City of Holmes Beach ordinances, this unit cannot exceed 6 occupants. This amount includes adults and children of all ages.
3. Per City of Holmes Beach ordinances, we are required to tell you the minimum stay requirement for this property is one week. VRC#18-000044
Amenities Include:
- Floor No. Ground
- Square Footage, Est. 970 Sq. Ft.
- Beach Access
- Beach Distance One House Away
- Bed Size 1st Master King
- Bed Size 2nd Rm 2 Twins
- Bed Size 3rd Rm Daybed/Double /Porch
- Internet Access
- TVs
- DVD
- Washer/Dryer
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Blow Dryer
- Walk-in Shower
- Patio
- Air Conditioning
- Heating
- Pool, Heated
- Pool Heat Extra
- Parking
- # of Parking Spaces
- # Vehicles Allowed
- Pets
- Mandatory Pet Fee $150/Week *See Note in Desc.
- BBQ Grill
- Security Fee $60 Non-Refundable
- Dep Clean and Linens $315 Incl Linens
- Bike Rentals
- Golf
- Tennis
- View Pool/Tiki Hut
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Map of Ilexhurst, FL
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Great little cottage to stay. Perfect for our family of four. Location was great, backyard awesome. Just perfect. Will stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
We had the best time at time. The pool was clean and warm, the location was great, easy walk to a very clean and private beach. The house is really cute, with all the amenities you could need.
5.0 / 5.0
Cannot say enough good about this place. Everything that you’d need for a beach vacation. Yard is amazing and was the perfect place to unwind after a long day on the beach.
5.0 / 5.0
Girls retreat!
We had a great time! Loved having the pool! The beach was a 3 minute walk. The landscaping gave you the feeling of lots of privacy! Inside was a very comfortable feeling! I would like to have some kind of window covering in the front entry room/ 3rd bedroom. Overall I would recommend it to my friends and definitely come back again!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect spot
Me and my family of six stayed at this place it was very nice clean way more than what we expected plenty of space clean the pool was nice short walk to the beach very enjoyable time at this place it will be an every year event for me and my family it’s a must to do at this place
4.0 / 5.0
Perfect little beach getaway!
This property is adorable! The kitchen is large, the decor is cute, the ac works well, short walk to a beach access without having to cross a main road, and the pool with tiki bar is a neat addition. The way the pool maintenance people have the pool vacuum constantly attached does render a good portion of the pool basically unusable so be aware if you have kids as this could be an issue. My main suggestions would be to have a deep clean done, the cookware definitely needs replacing, and the windows need upgrading as some don’t have locks or close without gaps. We did have a roach crawl across us in bed one morning but since we also live in a humid, subtropical beach town we know that can happen even with the best pest control. Overall, we were very happy with our stay and would definitely return.
5.0 / 5.0
Family Vacation
We loved “The Sandbox”! The house was perfect for our family of 5. The backyard is your own oasis with the greenery, pool, bbq and bar area. The extra fridge outside is a bonus so the kids weren’t going inside with wet suits for drinks. The sunset view from the upper deck was a great way to end every night. Can’t beat this location! This place is a short walk to the beach, stores and short drive to either end of the island. We look forward to another family trip to “The Sandbox”
5.0 / 5.0
Great overall!
Great time!
5.0 / 5.0
A slice of paradise
Every year we do a girls trip to FL, this year did not disappoint, the location was amazing (monkey bus a huge bonus) close to shopping, very close to the beach, and on our cooler day, we lounged by the heated pool. Would absolutely recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Nice location
Pool was great, quick walk to beach. Great location. Nice place to hang out.
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay
We had the best experience ever renting this property. It had everything we needed for the week. It was very close to the beach. All the food we could ever want. The house came with everything we needed. I got food to cook for a few meals at the house. Perfect perfect perfect location. I don’t want to tell too many people about it because I don’t want to lose an opportunity to get in.
5.0 / 5.0
Family Vacation
This property is exactly as advertised and is very well maintained. It is a great location and the backyard is amazing! The pool area is a relaxing oasis. I can’t say enough about this property 😊 It has everything you need for a fantastic vacation!
5.0 / 5.0
Loved this house
This house was everything we could have possibly wanted in a true vintage Florida beach cottage. Everything on the interior was updated and decorated beautifully. The kitchen was very well equipped. What really makes this house special is the outdoor space which was our own tropical oasis for the week. Even with red tide, it was a lifesaver having the pool out back. Loved the tiki bar and stereo system but my favorite was the hammock. We felt secluded even though we had neighbors. The house is super convenient to the beach and walking distance to great stores and restaraunts. The only negative would be when the landscapers stopped by. We were enjoying the pool and the outdoor space and a young man began to spray pesticide all around us. We had to ask him to stop. Very disheartening to see so much spraying being done on the island which poisons the insects (which feed the beautiful birds) and the waterways. Not environmentally friendly but I digress. The Sandbox was perfection and would love to stay here again. Finding a better cottage would be hard to do!
5.0 / 5.0
Enjoyed
Great experience from check in to check out. The pool was great and the location perfect.
5.0 / 5.0
Comfortable oasis
We loved this place so much. The house was beautiful, comfortable and convenient with beach and amenities nearby. The backyard oasis is the best: beautifully landscaped and private. The kids loved it!
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay!
The Sandbox was wonderful! An excellent location.
4.0 / 5.0
Pool
Pool was clean and warm. Nice.
5.0 / 5.0
The Coolest
The Sandbox was perfect for us. Tastefully decorated and rich in character. The tiki bar around the pool included a sound system and a refrigerator. The grounds were exceptionally well maintained. It’s located in the heart of the island and the beach is just a half block away when leave by the back gate. There is a raised deck cleverly built into the rear corner that allows a limited ocean view. We would gladly rent this property again!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect Getaway
The backyard makes you feel like you are in your own little hideaway. The beach is a block away. The house had everything we needed. The only drawback would have been if we needed the 3rd bedroom. It was a lovely glassed in room at the front of the house but there were no coverings on the windows. Overall we enjoyed our stay a great deal.
5.0 / 5.0
The Sandbox is a backyard paradise!
This was our 14th spring break on AMI. The Sandbox is by far our favorite rental of all! It is a great location; and while you are not right on the beach, you have a beautiful view from the quaint "crows nest"; as well as only a one minute walk to the gorgeous beach. You will LOVE the backyard! It is a paradise oasis; we spent a majority of our time out there. It was amazing. The interior is very tasteful and beachy. The furniture is comfortable and the kitchen is nicely equipped. The home was very clean and the rental management team was most helpful (especially since we were there just prior to the COVID19 shut downs). We already re-booked for next year!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful place in great location!
The Sandbox was incredibly clean and very comfortable. The location is great - a short walk to the beach (through a back path). The pool area was great! We loved the tiki bar! We would definitely go again!
5.0 / 5.0
Beachy Perfection!
This little gem was the perfect home away from home for our family of 6 with kids ages ranged from 23 to 10. Plenty of comfy beds, ample linens, beach towels etc so we were never without. The backyard is truly an oasis. We opted for the pool heat and were happy we did. We used every inch of the back yard, music played daily, walked to the beach to play bocce and football, and just relaxed in the sun. It’s in the perfect location too - easy access to the trolley and shops. You can’t go wrong with this house and we would absolutely rent it again on our next trip to AMI!
5.0 / 5.0
Private Little Oasis Steps From the Beach
We stayed here for 4 nights after 3 days at Universal. We needed some down time at the beach. We chose this cottage over a condo right on the ocean because we didn't want to share a pool with anyone else. It was nice heading out to the beach in the morning or evenings, then coming back, showering off right by the pool, then jumping in for a nice leisurely swim with our kiddos. There is a fence in the back that you can exit through to walk to the beach and it takes all of 60 seconds to get to the beautiful sandy shores. There's even a deck by the pool with a view of the ocean if you enjoy sipping coffee or reading with the ocean in sight. This area was quiet and quaint. We loved it. Very close to mom and pop beach restaurants and Publix for groceries. I would love to go back. No problems inside either. Kitchen was well appointed with supplies. Even several rooms for tv watching when you feel like heading in for the night. They left us enough detergent for 4 loads of laundry and plenty of toilet paper. A great time was had by all!!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Can't wait to come back!
We stayed at The Sandbox the week of April 14 - 21 and had a wonderful time. The house is literally a 3 minute walk to the beach. We walked to watch the sunset every night we were there. We especially loved the front enclosed porch. We loved to sit in there and watch the world go by while drinking our coffee. The interior of the house was very clean and comfortable. The pool was a wonderful amenity. My husband especially liked it as a way to cool off after a run! JoJo was very helpful and very quick to respond to any questions we had. Our damage deposit was refunded promptly and with no hassle! Early in the week, insurance inspectors had to stop by and she gave us plenty of notice. We ended up being there when they stopped by, they were only there very briefly and we had a very nice chat with one of the men working. Everyone on the island was very nice and welcoming. We can't wait for our next trip to AMI!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful!!!
The place is spotless! The house is very comfortable and the kitchen is equipped with everything you need to cook including a nice grill in the backyard. However, we never did because there are so many great restaurants on the island. The beach is a very quick walk and beautiful. The pool is perfect. The tiki bar is fabulous. We hooked our music to the speakers and felt like we were at a private resort. Jo Jo is great!! Already planning our return trip.
4.0 / 5.0
Florida Cute best describes the place! Things are older but the pool and tiki hut are awesome!
The cottage has everything needed for you to enjoy yourself. It’s conveniently located for dining out, very close to beach access and very walkable to most anywhere might want go. Local choices for dining abound. We would definitely rent again
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing Oasis By The Ocean
We want to book this place for the whole winter we loved it so much. We had the best time, and basically never left the pool, the tiki bar or the sunset viewing platform because the backyard was so peaceful and relaxing. We just tossed steaks on the BBQ, and kept chilling! I am already making plans to come back. Thank you for making such a magical retreat.
5.0 / 5.0
Well maintained and beautifully decorated property
This property is beautifully decorated and well maintained. Private pool area very well landscaped. Short walk to the beach and shopping. Quiet neighborhood. Property manager was easy to work with.
5.0 / 5.0
Wow. Just Wow. I want to go back now!
I booked this house before it was renovated last year, so you can imagine my surprise when I arrived to a totally upgraded home. The bedroom decor, the landscaping, the tiki bar... this place has everything you need to enjoy chill time by the ocean. There is even a sunset viewing platform, where you can see the sunset and drink fresh margaritas! (There is an outlet on the platform!!!) Speaking of the ocean, it's literally a 1minute walk. You can HEAR THE SURF which I adore. I would have thought I'd have to pay way more for a little ocean view and the sound of the surf so I'm thrilled that I found this place. We will DEFINATELY be coming back... In fact I'm going to book my 2019 dates now. :)
5.0 / 5.0
So perfect. I want to go back!
Friends of mine raved about Holmes Beach and after spending time there... we loved everything about this area. Close to the most gorgeous beach, this charming house was the perfect place to recover from back surgery. I spent my days by the pool, relaxing while my husband made the best drinks in the Tiki Hut. We loved the decor inside the house. The kitchen cabinets even have nautical inspired rope pulls... and the backyard made me smile every day. We love trop-rock music so having the names of all the famous performers all around, was sooo fun. The stereo system and music just made every day so great and so chill. The welcome book suggested we try the BBQ place called Mr. Bones, which is just one block away, and it was divine. I am telling all my friends and family about the Sandbox, and about Holmes Beach. Next time my parents want to come and stay the Postcard Cottages, which are right next door.
5.0 / 5.0
Great space, so close to beach!
House was perfect size and very cute, and the location so close to the beach was perfect!
3.0 / 5.0
Could have been better
This place is dreamy, but safety issues were pointed out on second day of a 2 month stay and were never addressed. Also, place is for sale, so get ready to possibly have your vacation interrupted 3 times a week without much warning. But place is fantastic.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything we were looking for. Stay here, you will enjoy it
We stayed at this rental for 10 days over the Christmas Holiday. The rental is decorated very nicely, the home is clean and comfortable. We stayed here with our three kids and small dog and it had everything we needed. The outdoor area around the pool was very nice and landscaped and was very private and tropical. The kids loved the heated pool and the adults enjoyed lounging around in the comfortable chairs and cozy hammock. When you have had your fill of the home and pool area. Take a real short walk to the beautiful beach. I highly recommend anyone to stay here you won't be disapponted. Best review I can say about the rental is we would definately stay here again!!
5.0 / 5.0
Charming Pet Friendly Cottage Very Close to Beach
The Sandbox (Anna Maria Island) is a wonderful vacation rental home. The backyard is a cozy oasis with a pool, bar and seating areas. The beautiful beach is a short block away.
The owners thought of everything (shampoo, conditioner, bug repellant, sunblock, toilet paper, beach towels, cooler, beach cart, and etc.)....EVERYTHING! And, pet friendly with a doggie door and fenced backyard! Our dogs, Luna and Luxi enjoyed vacation with their family.
The Sandbox is located in walking distance to restaurants, shops, drugstore and the complementary AMI Trolley.
Diana quickly answered any questions. Very positive vacation experience!!!
5.0 / 5.0
The Sandbox was wonderful!
The Sandbox was perfect for our family of 4 as well as 2 dogs! We absolutely loved having our dogs with us and is typically so hard to find somewhere to vacation where we can bring them.
Diana and Pablo have the most charming cottage. They've thought of everything!
Each day we enjoyed the pool, then took a very quick walk to the beautiful beach (which was never too crowded), then back to the pool. Amazing!
We can't wait to plan our next trip to The Sandbox!
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect, perfect, perfect!!!
We have fallen in love with the Sandlot! The owners (Diana & Pablo) have done SUCH a wonderful job upgrading all the rooms in the house. We absolutely loved the beach décor throughout the house and being SOOOO close to the beach! It's perfectly located within a couple of minutes drive to lots of restaurants, shops and beaches. Our favorite part was that our whole family (our 2 dogs that are 60lbs & 40lbs and our cat), along with a 3-year-old were able to travel with us and make memories with us. Since our dogs aren't tiny, we usually have problems finding places that will welcome them. Thanks for making it a FAMILY vacation! The pool and tiki hut were icing on the cake for us! Walk out the back fence and the beach is literally a minute walk (if that). We can't say enough great things about this place. The owners thought of everything (down to paper towels, toilet paper, beach towels....EVERYTHING!). We can't wait to come back here for a future vacation! We can't recommend this place enough! And Diana and Pablo were very easy to get in touch with and quickly responded to any questions we had. Book now!!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Ilexhurst?
The average price for a rental in Ilexhurst is R 5,421 per night. This rental is R 6,921 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at GREAT COTTAGE w/Heated Pool, Dog*(See Note) Allowed, FREE WiFi/Trolley, Steps.... 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 GREAT COTTAGE w/Heated Pool, Dog*(See Note) Allowed, FREE WiFi/Trolley, Steps.... Enjoy the water!
Is GREAT COTTAGE w/Heated Pool, Dog*(See Note) Allowed, FREE WiFi/Trolley, Steps... pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at GREAT COTTAGE w/Heated Pool, Dog*(See Note) Allowed, FREE WiFi/Trolley, Steps...?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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