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Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Family-friendly vacation home in Holmes Beach with a hot tub

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At Octopus Cottage, step into a delightful beach house just 1.5 blocks from the Gulf of Mexico's sparkling waters and sugar sand beaches. Enjoy your private heated pool & spa, relax in the covered poolside lounge area with TV, or gather around the fire pit on Adirondack chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals

Octopus Cottage by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals
209 69th St, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

What You'll Love About This Home:
Location! 1.5 Blocks to the Beach!
4 Bedrooms / 4.5 Bathrooms
4 Kings
Private Heated Pool & Spa
Pool Loungers
Covered Poolside Lounge Area with TV
Adirondack Chairs around Fire Pit
Covered Patio Verandah Dining for 6
Gas Grill
Elevator (all floors)
Ping Pong Table, Darts, Cornhole
Professional Linen Service, Washer & Dryer
Complimentary WIFI
Beach Towels, Beach Chairs, Beach Wagon
Parking for 5 Cars Max

Details:
Octopus Cottage is a delightful beach house located 1.5 blocks from the sparkling clear waters and sugar sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico.

The inviting and spacious kitchen overlooks a dining room with seating for six and additional stools at the kitchen island. The living room is a comfortable space for the family to gather. Patio doors lead to a verandah with outdoor dining for six and a gas grill and wet bar. The elevator adds extra convenience for delivering guests, groceries, and luggage to the main living area.

The four bedrooms all feature a king bed, with an ensuite bathroom and a TV. Each bedroom includes crisp linens and plush towels in the bathrooms from our professional linen service. Your guests will stay connected with complimentary WIFI and enjoy all of the comforts of home, including a washer and dryer.

The private pool and spa highlight the backyard. Relax in a pool lounger or at the swim up table in the pool. The covered poolside entertainment area features lounge furniture and a TV. Enjoy an evening around the firepit and a game of cornhole or ping pong.

Octopus Cottage is easy walking distance to the free island trolley, which travels the entire length of the 7 miles of the island. Hop on and off at your leisure and explore shopping, dining and the beaches. The perfect location for your next beach vacation!

Bedroom 1 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV - Floor 2
Bedroom 2 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV - Floor 2
Bedroom 3 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV - Floor 2
Bedroom 4 - King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom, TV - Floor 2

Please note:
This home is not pet friendly.
The left-hand side garage is not for guest use.
Amenities are subject to change.
Driveway parking is available for a maximum of 4 cars. Garage Parking for 1 car. Parking for additional vehicles is not available

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. The minimum requirement for this home is no less than seven nights. The maximum occupancy is eight.

VRC18-000139

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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 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

Property is also known as

857113

About the neighborhood

Map
Holmes Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Palmetto Avenue Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Island Gallery West - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 6 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Shore Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals located?

This family-friendly Holmes Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bradenton Beach, Palmetto Avenue Beach, and Island Gallery West. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Octopus Cottage: 1.5 Blocks to Beach, Pool & Spa by Anna Maria Life Vacation Rentals Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen H.

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

Family vacation

This was our first time to AMI. Our house was fabulous with 4 king ensuites and great pool. It was a very short walk to the beach and chairs, umbrellas and wagon were available to use. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

owen j.

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

GREAT ISLAND

We had a great stay. The pool area was great and we played cornhole and ping pong. The beach was only 1 1/2 blocks away. My only complaint was the master bed which was soft and not good for my back, but most people like it that way.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kerrytucker13

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

Amazing property

Property is amazing. Each bedroom has it owns bathroom. Outdoor area is perfect. Pool and hot tub are a nice size and Outdoor tv and couches are great for relaxing. Kitchen is well stocked and having the built in ice maker was nice . No need to buy ice. Location is perfect. Very close to the island trolley I would definitely stay here again. We all loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi A.

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

OCTOPUS COTTAGE IS A MUST!

This cottage was stunning! It was super clean and beautifully decorated. Each bedroom having their own bathroom was perfect. The photos you see online are exactly what the property looks like. Beautiful! The one and only suggestion I would have is to supply more toilet paper in each of the bathrooms. We would definitely rent this home again!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Christy

The house was amazing! It was very clean, in the perfect location, and fit the needs of our family. The only negative was that we got there at 10:30 at night with zero toilet paper and no soap of any kind to start with. It would have been nice to have something to start with provided for the price point. Otherwise, we had a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Deborah Moon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gorgeous place!

We were a family of 3 adult sons plus a daughter in law and grandson. The house was perfect for our family!! The pool and hot tub were used everyday! Clean for the most part ( supposedly cleaned 2 times week, but was not cleaned for our whole stay) ) ( we dipped out leaves ourselves as we had a couple of windy day) Got cloudy by weeks end. Perfect temperature as we were there in October. Kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. Although we loved this place, there are a few things that should probably be addressed. 1. It would be nice to have extra soap in the bathrooms. 1 small cake for each ( sink) bathroom just isn’t enough. 2. 2 dishwasher pods for a family of 8 for a week is not enough. We needed the dishwasher everyday as we had a toddler and we cooked most nights. 3. A couple extra rolls of tp would be nice as us ladies need a little more. 4. Not sure how to address this but in my opinion, the 2 masters near the kitchen need new mattresses. If they are fairly new, they are way too soft for my liking! Our backs were not happy. ** NOTE The photos you see of the beautiful outdoor fireplace are off limits to renters. This is only for the owners. If you are there in the summer, you are all good. We were there in October and would have loved to use it a couple days. All and all it’s a beautiful property, but as of now, it’s has made me think of things to ask before I rent something of this magnitude .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Amazing home

The property was exactly as pictured. Immaculately kept and the kitchen was stocked with everything you might need make a meal. We enjoyed the pool, ping pong table, and the short walk to the beach daily. We did not use the gas firepit area but it would be nice during a cooler time of year. The outdoor kitchen area was great for making dinner on the grill. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

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

5 star property

Everything listed for Amenities is accurate & this property is awesome!! Just be careful of the small step/ledge from the outside back patio to the pool deck; we kept fogetting about it. We would stay here again. The owners of this home should be proud, it's relaxing, well kept up & beautiful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

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

Octopus Cottage

Awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Fantastic property & stay

The house was in immaculate condition. Clean and well set up with everything you would need from linens & beach towels to toilet paper. The location is fantastic with just a block walk to the beach and a short stroll to restaurants and shopping. The pool & hot tub were fantastic as well as all the other amenities at the house. The outdoor living space was perfect for lounging and watching TV outside, sitting by the firepit or for dining & grill area on the deck. The property manager was very responsive. We ran out of propane in the grill and they were there in under an hour with a new tank. We would definitely rent this property again. It was perfect!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2021