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

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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Beach viewBeach viewBeach view
  • PoolPoolPool
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Popular LocationManatee Public Beach3 min drive
  • Popular LocationAnna Maria Beach6 min drive
  • Popular LocationBean Point Beach6 min drive
  • AirportSarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)29 min drive

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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.

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 duplex 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 14 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 has 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.

Property manager

Island Real Estate Vacations

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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 ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool on site
  • Water park on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Large Directly On The Holmes
Large Home Directly on the Beach Holmes Beach
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Large Home Directly on the Beach Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Holmes Beach

Located in Holmes Beach, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bean Point Beach and Anna Maria Beach. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and Fish Hole Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 5 min walk
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 2 min drive
  • Manatee Public Beach - 3 min drive
  • Anna Maria Beach - 6 min drive
  • Bean Point Beach - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large Home Directly on the Beach - By Island Real Estate Vacations have a pool?

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

Is Large Home Directly on the Beach - By Island Real Estate Vacations pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Home Directly on the Beach - By Island Real Estate Vacations?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Home Directly on the Beach - By Island Real Estate Vacations?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Home Directly on the Beach - By Island Real Estate Vacations located?

Nestled on the beach, this Holmes Beach vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Island Gallery West. Holmes Beach Beaches and Manatee Public Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donna Rich K.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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