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Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Island Players
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!!

Welcome to Groovy Gecko Cottage just a few houses down from the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island. This cottage is a ground level half duplex with 2 bedrooms, 1 and a half baths and its own private patio with sun and shade surrounded by tropical landscaping where you can enjoy the the heated pool, outdoor shower and Weber grill. You can enjoy a day at the beach with the provided beach wagon, chairs and umbrella located in the garage. Inside you will find the spacious living area with sliding doors onto the patio. The fully equipped kitchen has bar style seating for 4 and is open to the living area for easy entertaining. The fully equipped kitchen has bar style seating for 4 and is open to the living area for easy entertaining. In the evening you can retreat to the master bedroom where you will enjoy the comfortable king size bed complete with 600 thread count prima cotton wrinkle free sheets. Linens, towels and beach towels are included in the cottage.

Lizzie Lu's Island Retreat is a full service property manager on Anna Maria Island to ensure our guests enjoy some of the nicest, well stocked homes on the island. For an additional charge, we offer bikes and GEM cars among other services. Rest assured we are here to assist as needed in the most efficient manner possible. While vacationing on Anna Maria Island, please adhere to our local rules and regulations for our residential community which are included in our homes as well as our arrival information.

City ordinance requires us to inform you that 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.
VRC16-000374
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Bradenton Beach. An outdoor pool is available. The cottage offers a private pool and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Bradenton Beach and a 2-minute drive from Palmetto Avenue Beach
As a guest of this cottage, you'll find an outdoor pool and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Holmes Beach cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Lizzie Lu's Island Retreat

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Cycling on site

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
Contactless check-in available
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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet Fee of $100 Plus Tax Required

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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

6804

Ground Floor Two Bedroom Island Styled Home on Beautiful Anna Maria. Close to Beaches!! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay on AMI
Our stay at the Groovy Gecko was amazing. We have stayed at many rental homes over the years - this was hands down one of the best! The management team's communication leading up to, and during our stay was exceptional. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness
My stay
The property was great. I really enjoy the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!!
Everything was great!! Clean. Loved the pool and outside shower. Close to beach. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a beach vacation!
Cute little rental was perfect for our family of three. It was easy to keep our infant son safe and comfortable. The rental was equipped with everything we needed and more. Loved the pool, beach access and all the beach equipment available. Thank you can’t wait to come back again soon!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K., Greenville, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
The property was great for my family of 4 with great location and proximity to restaurants and the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Slice of Beach Heaven
The "Groovy Gecko" is located 1 block from easy beach access. Property is clean and has all the necessary amenities. Owners were quick to respond to our questions and requests. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kerry P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect
The Groovy Gecko was perfect. This rental was very clean and well stocked. Mattresses were comfortable. Our absolute favorite part of this rental was the backyard oasis. We loved coming home from a day at the beach and jumping in our private pool. The rental is very close to the beach maybe a 3 minute walk. Quit neighborhood. The beach chairs, wagon, cooler and umbrella provided was great! This rental was close to everything we enjoyed. Vinny’s Italian and The Ugly Grouper are great places to eat and located not to far away. Our family will definitely be back next year! Lizzie Lu Island Retreat is highly recommended! Thanks for the great vacation stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect vacation
The Groovy Gecko cottage was perfect! We were surprised to see the items that were there upon arrival for our use and the cleanliness of the entire place. The attention to detail in decor, setup of the cottage and the privacy in our own back yard oasis ( with private pool) was absolute perfection. We contacted the staff once during our stay for assistance. They were very quick to respond and did not disappoint. After our first time using VRBO, I have to say that Lizzie Lu’s has set the bar pretty high! It definitely makes me wish there was a Lizzie Lu’s in every town we ever want to visit. Only then could we assure our home would be well stocked, cleaned and perfect for our week spent away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., England

Beautiful house near the beach
This property was perfect for our family trip. The house and grounds are well maintained, tastefully decorated and furnished and comfortable. The property is exactly as it appears in the pictures. The pool was beautiful. It was a very short walk to the beach and the garage had everything we needed for our beach trips (umbrella, chairs, beach cart, etc.). We would recommend this property to everyone!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Perfect!!!
Lizzie Lu is so good to work with. Everything you read about is true. We will definitely be repeat guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017