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Central location|Pool facing, walk to beach

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Beach nearby
Smart TV
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a white fence.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Anna Maria Sound
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

At this holiday home you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a balcony. .Home features a sofa bed, a fenced private garden and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A coffee/tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a garden and gas grills. Other amenities include a hot tub and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Ilexhurst holiday home include Coquina Beach and Longboat Key Beaches.

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Kokonut Hut - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Central location|Pool facing, walk to beach

Steps from beach access! Welcome to `Pirates Den` at the Gulf Drive Inn - a spacious 1 bedroom/1 bathroom suite with a sleeper sofa, full kitchen and living area. This duplex style bungalow has resort-like amenities with a shared backyard space including a heated saltwater pool, spa and gas grill.
Whether you`re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or simply in need of an extended beachside stay, The Gulf Drive Inn has it all!. Please inquire to reserve more than one suite for larger parties or shorter stays!
⭐️Super host Property + Verified for Cleanliness + Communication⭐


The space
📍 3016 Gulf Drive Unit A - `Pirates Den` at the Gulf Drive Inn.

This duplex style resort property with a private entrance comes with one parking space with easy access to everything.
✦ Located minutes from the beach and across the street from the Grassy Point Preserve, an ecological park with a nature trail and boardwalk perfect for morning walks.
✦ The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need – Featuring stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, full-size fridge/freezer with ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, oven, and all the essential cookware and utensils.

✦ Resort-Style Amenities - Guests have access to a heated, shared pool, complete with a poolside grill and comfortable patio furniture – a great way to cool off or gather for a laid-back meal.

✦ Close to the free trolley stop which is only one block away running north and south on AMI, shops and restaurants. Steps from beach access!
For your convenience, the home includes a beach wagon with beach chairs, a beach umbrella, and all bath towels, beach towels, and linens—everything ready for a relaxing stay!

Please note a starter set of toiletries and supplies are left for your arrival. The complimentary starter set includes:
Two rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, small hand soap, one paper towel roll, two garbage bags, small dish soap and two pods for the dishwasher. With a Publix grocery store located nearby for anything else desired.

Pools are heated October - April at no additional costs. Full disclosure if temperate drop below 60 heaters do not work at full capacity fighting the ambient temp. Below 60 the heaters do not come on until temperatures rise
Please Remember: You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level. Noise ordinance is in effect 10pm to 7am. Excessive and unreasonable noise can result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.
VRC23-000120
Quiet hours between 10pm - 6am
No parties
No smoking

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Quiet hours between 10pm - 6am No parties No smoking

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Central location|Pool facing, walk to beach?

Yep, Central location|Pool facing, walk to beach is a short 3-minute walk from Bradenton Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats.

Is there a spa on site at Central location|Pool facing, walk to beach?

No, there is no spa at this property. Aluna Wellness Center & Spa is a short 20-minute walk away.

Does Central location|Pool facing, walk to beach have a pool?

Central location|Pool facing, walk to beach has a pool.

What makes Central location|Pool facing, walk to beach a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private balconies help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at Central location|Pool facing, walk to beach.

Is there a private hot tub at Central location|Pool facing, walk to beach?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Central location|Pool facing, walk to beach?

No, Central location|Pool facing, walk to beach does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Central location|Pool facing, walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Central location|Pool facing, walk to beach Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation!

The property had everything we needed and was very close to the beach and grocery stores.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply amazing.

This place is amazing. Very clean and plenty of room for my daughter and I. The pool and hot tub is a bonus and was great to relax in! The property manager was very responsive to questions had. Would definitely recommend and definitely go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

Amanda was quick to respond to any questions or concerns.Very professional and pleasant.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pirate's Den

Very nice and new, perfect for 2 people! The road was a little noisy at times. Did not realize it was a shared pool, but it worked out since it was with another couple. Overall, a very nice place,
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alma H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025