Large Home Directly on the Beach - By Island Real Estate Vacations - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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December 2024

January 2025

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Host

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Beach view

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

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Holmes Beach, FL

Bradenton Beach
5 min walk
Island Gallery West
10 min walk
Holmes Beach Beaches
18 min walk
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
29 min drive

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

Large Home Directly on the Beach - By Island Real Estate Vacations

Family friendly with fantastic views and directly on the Gulf of Mexico sound like your idea of a perfect vacation rental? This amazing Anna Maria Island accommodation fits that description perfectly! This spectacular holiday rental is a historic Triplex built in the 1930’s and situated on the beautiful island beachfront. Beautifully restored original woodwork can be found throughout. This waterfront rental can accommodate up to 12 guests with 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, plus 2 kitchens and lots of common space. The unique ‘suite like’ arrangement of this rental is perfect for large families or even multiple families with a generous dining room and living area with a spectacular view! The family can all gather on the expansive covered patio to grill some burgers or just relax in the warm ocean breeze.

The Dodt House Units 1, 2, and 3 have everything you need to enjoy your vacation, including premium linens, free wifi, washer and dryer, well appointed kitchens, propane grill, plenty of parking and much much more!

Enjoy your morning cup of coffee on one of your balconies, or take it to-go as you stroll down the beach from your own backyard. Wake the kids up and head down the beach for some volleyball or hop on the free trolley and go for all you can eat pancakes at AMI Beach Cafe on beautiful Holmes Beach. Your options are endless but you may just end up staying on your deck, feet up, sipping a margarita and watching the sunset.

Please note: we may sometimes gladly accept non Saturday to Saturday stays from middle of August to middle of January each year excluding Christmas and New Year week. Please speak with a vacation specialist for more details.

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**The only umbrella that can go in the pool (sun shelf ) is the umbrella with the white pole. It takes two people to open. There are 2 other white umbrellas on the property but those poles are dark metal and they CAN'T go in the pool or they will rust**

**Only ALL Plastic Chairs can sit in the pool on the sun shelf: 2 white lounge chairs and a few blue plastic folding seats. If the blue chairs aren't opened up all the way, they will break. If any other chairs go in the pool, they will cause rust marks**

Max Vehicles Allowed:6 Max Day Guests Allowed:2

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Your booking is with Island Real Estate Vacations. We will send you check-in instructions 30 days prior to your arrival date. Please review the cancellation policy prior to booking. Island Real Estate Vacations will charge your credit card for your deposit payment. You will also see a separate charge by VRBO for their service fee.

Payment of reservation deposit is considered acceptance of all terms regardless of signature status of contract. Guest is responsible for adhering to the rental terms and dates. Any error on Guest’s part is not the responsibility of the agent. Sub-leasing of your vacation rental is strictly prohibited. A mid-stay clean and charge equal to the standard cleaning fee are required for all stays 21 nights or longer. By providing your phone number, you agree to receive text messages from our company. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies.

Your final balance is due 60 days prior to your arrival date. Please note unless alternative arrangements are made, the bank account or credit card on file will be charged your remaining balance automatically at 60 days. If you do not wish to pay with the bank account or credit card on file, please reach out to pay several days in advance of 60 days prior to your arrival. If you initially paid with an eCheck and received the booking incentive, please remember future payments must also be made with an eCheck. Thank you for choosing eCheck to help reduce the cost of business. Please note the eCheck payment option cannot be used within 14 days of arrival. Any refunds on checks and echecks will be delayed at least 14 days after deposit or until funds are verified.

All our properties provide luxury linens for you to enjoy during your stay.

Anna Maria Island’s noise ordinance aims to ensure citizens can enjoy a peaceful environment. The ordinance applies to all areas of the city, including public and private property, and places of business. It defines noise as any sound that annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of ordinary sensibilities or causes or tends to cause an adverse physical or psychological effect on such reasonable person. The noise ordinance limits the maximum permissible noise levels to:
7 AM–10 PM: 65 decibels: (Consistently shouting in the pool exceeds 65 decibels)
10 PM–7 AM: 50 decibels: (An audible conversation from 50’ or 15 meters away exceeds 50 decibels)
The ordinance also prohibits plainly audible noise, which refers to any sound that can be clearly heard by a person using their normal hearing faculties. This means that a person can still be in violation if the noise can be easily heard by responding officers from a distance of 100 feet from the property line. Fines for excessive noise can range from $100 to $1,000.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Bradenton Beach. You'll find features like an outdoor pool and a water park. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a private pool.

Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park or swim in the outdoor pool
Just a 5-minute walk from Bradenton Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Island Gallery West

This vacation home offers its guests a water park and an outdoor pool. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Island Real Estate Vacations

Languages

English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach
Beach towels

Pool/Spa

Private pool
Outdoor pool
Heated pool

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car not required

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Blender
Electric kettle

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

6 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

4 bathrooms
Combined shower/bath
Toilet paper
Shampoo
Hairdryer
Soap
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Fenced garden
Barbecue
Garden

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

Near the ocean
Near the sea
On the waterfront
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near outlet shopping
Near a zoo
Near the bay

Things to do

Water park
Fitness facilities nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Horse riding nearby
Ecotours nearby
Rafting nearby
Hunting nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Marina nearby
Cycling nearby
Basketball nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Large Directly On The Holmes

Large Home Directly on the Beach Holmes Beach

Large Home Directly on the Beach Private vacation home

Large Home Directly on the Beach - By Island Real Estate Vacations Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Vicki D.

3 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Paradise

Wonderful location, great view and pool. Loved the ocean cottage feel of the home. This vacation was enjoyed by everyone in our group!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Donna Rich K.

6 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Dodt house

Despite having an unseasonably cold and cloudy two weeks on Ann Maria Island, the Dodt house was a good gathering spot for our family. It is definitely not fancy, and the bathrooms could be updated, but we enjoyed our time here. One note: one of our guests has difficulty with stairs and this house was not easily accessible to them. We made due, but will likely not be able to return because of the stair situation. It was clear from the description that the stairs would be external, but we felt the lighting outside especially at night was difficult and the one bedroom suite in the first floor had a bathroom shower that was not accessible. Other than thar, we LOVED the beach access and all the pool chairs. We left two beach chairs for future guests.

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F., Aurora

14 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Hurricane interrupted stay

First let me start by saying the property manager Casey was excellent through a bad situation. We arrived 13 of us unpacked stocked up with a week of supplies from Publix and received a phone call a few hours later from the property management team that it looked as if the hurricane was going to dramatically impact our location. about eight hours after this, we got the message that we were in zone A and they were calling for mandatory evacuation. So we had to deal with logistics of relocation until the storm passed. In all of this the real estate management team was fair and took care of us for time lost. The location was amazing and it was adequately stocked. The pool was great for the kids, and the home was clean. The listing is as it is represented.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

11 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Second annual family and friends trip to this property

This was our second trip to this lovely beach house with our group of 12/13 people. The layout of the house is perfect for a group. It was great to see the updates they made in the past year including the barn door making the 2 separate basement units into 1! Other than several light bulbs needing to be changed - which were addressed and fixed quickly, everything was perfect!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

19 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place

Nice furnishings, very comfortable, lots of towels. The 1st and 2nd floors are connected by outside stairs. The back upper deck has a spectacular view of the ocean. The pool is large, beautiful, and well maintained - we used it every day. We loved the 'Astro turf' back lawn and all the toys - especially the Cornhole bean bag toss game. We also made good use of both the gas BBQ and the stone fireplace (where we did in lots of smores). The ocean was steps away via a sandy path through the attractive coastal vegetation. We mostly had the beach and the aquamarine-colored waves to ourselves. We are definitely thinking about reserving the place again next year. Our only dig is that the place is a bit dated but, that said, it is excellently maintained. The addition of a hot tub near the pool would be nice. While we enjoyed many big lunches and dinners on it, the upper deck table could stand an upgrade to a higher table with higher, more comfortable chairs to allow for even better ocean viewing.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

4 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Split personality

Overall, property was excellent. Lower level is older, needs painting to cover rust and peeling. But we'd join family on the upper level and saw some fabulous sunsets. Pool is perfect. Best access to beach! Good location to shops, etc

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

3 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The great and the annoying:

First, the great: 1. Anna Maria Island is a fine destination. 2. The location and privacy of the house is wonderful, right on the beach. 3. The house is spacious. There were nine of us, and that was just the right number for the house. 4. Easy access in and out with a 4 digit code, new for each new renter. 5. Well maintained pool with dramatic underwater lighting. 6. Kitchens, particularly on the 2nd floor were functional, and reasonably well equipped. 7. Washers and dryers worked well. Dishwasher on 2nd floor is excellent. No dishwasher elsewhere. 8. Bathrooms functioned well with plenty of towels. 9. Prompt and excellent response twice to resolve lighting issues. And the annoying: 1. There was general documentation, but inadequate documentation for this particular house. 2. There was no detail for operating the TVs and Roku. It would be nice to have Roku in the living room, not just the bedroom. 3. The linens are getting a bit old and worn. 4. The outdoor fireplace was nice, but in need of minor repairs. 5. The starter on the gas BBQ did not work. 6. Lighting at the BBQ and fireplace were inadequate. 7. Batteries on inside smoke detector was dying and beeping. 8. No extra plastic bags for garbage. 9. No non-perishable items in the kitchen, like salt and pepper. 10. Several light bulbs were missing or did not work. All considered, this is a fine property and I recommend it. Frank with management was quite helpful and responsive when minor problems arose.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

John P., Price, USA

8 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Beach Location

The location is as good as it gets! Beautiful pool area, yard and beach. The access to the beach is amazing. The house is comfortable. Although, it could use a little upgrading and a few more utensils, cookware, toiletries. Overall, it's a great place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin O.

4 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

We just finished a stay at this property with family and friends. There were 11 of us - 4 adults and our children (aged 20-24). The upstairs of the home was great for parents and gathering in the evening. Our kids enjoyed the lower level as it allowed them the spend time in the pool and outside at night. Perfect property for this type of vacation. The house was very comfortable, well appointed and clean. The pool was always nice and warm and the beach access is fantastic. We would definitely love to return here in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE G., FENTON

4 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break

The property was perfect for our family vacation. Plenty of space and the location was incredible. The property definitely has a cottage type of vibe, which I was totally happy with. The pool and back yard were perfect and where we spent the majority of our time!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

29 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Spot for Families

We had 4 families and this worked great to give us all our own space but also a common space both inside and out. The pool was perfect, warm enough to enjoy when the beach was cold. The beach was surprisingly mostly vacant and we were their for spring break... we had the place to ourselves! Overall a fantanstic location for our family trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

20 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

We loved it, old beach house. Make sure people understand, this is not a new fit out

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Joey K.

22 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Felt like home

The cottage was just perfect for our family Florida trip. There was plenty of room to accomodate our family. The pool was nice and location was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Randee T.

22 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip

Location was perfect. Pool was amazing. House needs some updates on the bottom floor, could use some tlc on the back patio area as well. Overall a great trip though.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Annie M.

1 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our family

We enjoyed a beautiful week here with our kids and both sets of grandparents. Everyone had their own place to retire at the end of the night and there was plenty of space to join together. Everyone had a great time! This is a 1930s cottage and it has such great charm. It is sooo close to the beach and the new pool is amazing. Comfortable beds, more than enough TVs, great deck with perfect furniture to watch the waves and so much more. Only a few helpful tips. We have rented many places through Vrbo and I guess have come to expect a few things. Maybe because we do cook and grill, the kitchen is the only place I wish the house had a few more amenities. 1. The house had no salt/pepper, etc. 2. The house had kitchen towels but no dishrags to wipe down surfaces. On the same note, the only cleaning supplies were dish soap and paper towels. A small box of laundry detergent was available but I usually bring my own pods. 3. Need to bring your own garbage bags as well. Only 1/2 provided. 4. A big grill but no grilling equipment These things didn’t take away from our experience at all, just wanted to give a few tips!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danette S.

7 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view!

This is a really nice location. Enough parking off the street. The pool is great. Very clean. The property management is great. Quick to answer any questions and help with problems. The downstairs part could use some upgrades. But overall great place.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021