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Smart TV, books
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Holmes Beach, FL
  • Place, Bradenton Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, AMI Paddleboard Adventures
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Manatee Public Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

Holmes Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Holmes Beach, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Coquina Beach and Bean Point Beach. .This vacation home is 9.9 mi (16 km) from IMG Academy and 20.5 mi (33 km) from Tampa Bay.

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smoqehouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anchor Inn - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Under the Tuscan Sun: *Heated Pool *Close to Beach *Perfect Central Location

Pack your bags for a luxurious island getaway at Under the Tuscan Sun, a Mediterranean-inspired home with a beautiful backyard, private pool, lounge area, and propane grill. This three-bedroom and three-bathroom retreat is located on a quiet cul-de-sac and is just a few blocks from the dreamy Gulf of Mexico beaches, and shopping and dining are easily accessible via a short walk or the Island's free trolley.

On the main living floor, you will find a fully equipped kitchen with Tuscan-inspired tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a breakfast bar for two. Enjoy formal meals at the indoor or outdoor dining tables on the balcony and take advantage of the Florida weather. There is a sunken living room with two large sofas and a TV.

Walk up the stairs to the primary bedroom, with a lovely coastal flare and a fabulous private balcony with wicker seating and great views. The primary bedroom has a claw foot tub, a step-in shower stall, a bidet, and two pedestal sinks. The second bedroom is light and airy with a TV and ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. The third bedroom is perfect for younger guests, with two sets of bunk beds, and shares the hall bath with two pedestal sinks and a tub. A laundry room with a washer and dryer is available, and the living room sofa turns into a sleeper sofa.

The Island is meant for getting out and exploring, whether by bike, golf cart, or even the complimentary AMI Trolley that will pick you up at various spots around the 7-mile Island. Fish with locals at the Rod-n-Reel, kayak, or paddle board the turquoise waters, eat fresh seafood from the neighboring gourmet restaurants, and soak up the Florida Sunshine. For more shopping, visit the one-of-a-kind boutiques that dot along Pine Ave.

Floor 1 (ground)
Heated pool, grill, paver patio with seating
Beach cart, 1 beach umbrella, and 4 beach chairs provided for guest use. Stored in garage.

Floor 2 (main living level)
Bedroom 1: Queen with TV and ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower
Queen sleeper sofa in living room

Floor 3
Bedroom 2: King master with TV and ensuite bathroom with claw foot tub and walk-in shower
Bedroom 3: Twin-over-twin bunk bed and twin-over-full bunk bed with TV (3 twins, 1 full total)
Jack & Jill bathroom with a tub, shared between hall and bedroom 3.

PETS: Dogs are allowed with prior approval. Must be well trained and less than 40lbs. 2 dogs max. A $150 non-refundable pet fee applies per pet.

PARKING: 3 cars maximum are able to park at this home. We ask our guests to please plan accordingly and coordinate with your group. There is no overnight parking available for additional vehicles. *1 parking space available in garage.

***OVERCROWDING CONSEQUENCES***
Maximum occupancy of rental homes on Anna Maria Island are set by the Cities and are strictly enforced. An occupant is any person staying overnight, regardless of the number of nights. Due to recent issues of overcrowding in the area, if maximum occupancy is exceeded during your stay, a $1000 (one thousand dollar) overcrowding fee will be charged to the payment method on file and your party will be immediately evicted. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation to keep Anna Maria Island enjoyable for everyone.

"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."

*Exceeding the noise ordinance could result in disciplinary actions including fines and/or termination of your rental agreement without refund.

VRC19-000124
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, games, and ecotours nearby. Recreational activities include surfing/body boarding nearby, sailing nearby, and scuba diving nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

7076

Under the Tuscan Sun: *Heated Pool *Close to Beach *Perfect Central Location Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keri and J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall excellent experience. Josh was extremely responsive with all communication. A few points that may help other families. There's lots of stairs! 4 steps down to the living room and 4 steps down to an upstairs bedroom. The bathroom for one of the upstairs bedrooms with the stairs is up those stairs. If you are in the 2nd floor bedroom, you need to climb 4 steps to use the bathroom. I point this out as we travelled w/ 80 year old parents & these stairs were tough & steep. The kitchen could use some more silverware as we ran out of forks after each meal and there's only 1 small spoon. The pool is shaded in the afternoon. On a hot day that's perfect, but if you're going in February w/ potential cold nights as we had, the pool heater isn't enough to keep the pool comfortable for an afternoon/evening swim. Otherwise the house was very clean, close to the beach and Publix and we had a very enjoyable time. We did rent beach chairs from our golf cart rental company as the chairs provided were very low to the ground. We brought a shelter that broke down to fit in our suitcase (Amazon) which was very helpful on the hot days. Overall, wonderful memories were made!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

charles t.

Pots and bowls were terrible.. there were stairs withot banisters. Thec pool never heated up. There were no rails to hold onto to get in and out of the pool. The pool got dirty and the pool guy didn’t come until we were leaving. The Rental agency was attentive. Wexwould definitely not ren t this house again
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent communication with host--minor issue fixed quickly--pleasant on phone.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

Close to beach , quiet and easy to get around the private neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. The house is beautiful & had everything we needed for vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved the Tuscan Sun home. It was clean, comfortable, and very near the beach. The kitchen has everything needed for making home-cooked meals. The pool was amazing. To be noted, this home has two sets of stairs. This detail was disclosed in the listing. The owner also provided a beach wagon, umbrella, chairs, and floats. Great for a day at the beach.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location, Beautiful Spacious Home

The home is beautiful and spacious, giving plenty of room for the 6 of us to spread out. Having 3 patios, not including the pool area is wonderful. The top balcony area was a wonderful respite for us all.You can catch both the sunrise and the sunset from there. An easy 3 minute walk to the beach!The only complaint we had was that the bed sheets, pillows, comforters and even the couches smelled very strongly of fabric softer.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

Liked: Cleanliness

10 day getaway

Propert was beautiful and so happy it was dog friendly
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for Family

Nice place for a family. Lots of space to spread out and enjoy the pool, the beach, and naps. Close to great places to eat Would love to go again
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely and convenient.

Convenient to beach, shopping, and restaurants. Lovely experience, one my family will remember.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Under the Tuscan Sun Vacation

The house was very nice. Close to pretty much everything you need. With in walking distance to the beach. We had a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property!

Located in a quiet neighborhood with an easy walk to the beach our family thoroughly enjoined our week stay. The house was very clean and the pool area was partially shaded during the afternoon sun which was welcomed. The property manager was very responsive to a few questions we had and checked in with us during the week to see how our stay was. The one thing I'd suggest improving (and this is a little nitpicky) is the Wifi network. Coverage around the pool was spotty and streaming music could be a challenge. All in all, it's a great property and we would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather M., Newnan, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Vacation

We had the best week unwinding at Under the Tuscan Sun. The house was stunning. We loved spending the afternoons in the private pool. I’m so glad I read the reviews beforehand and packed spices since there weren’t any at the house. Just a heads up, pack a few garbage bags so you don’t have to buy a new while you’re there. Otherwise the house was well equipped, clean, and ideal for our family vacation. We hope to return again next year!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway place

We had a nice family getaway following our son’s college graduation. Loved all the decks...backyard was so pretty! Quick walk to the beach! We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandy A., Chesterfield, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location.

Great location. It would have been nice to have some basic spices including salt and pepper, garlic powder, coffee filters, Kleenex, etc. . An extra blanket or two would have been nice as well. Easy to work with the Anna Maria Islands. Any issue/question we had, they were readily available.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Todd M.

First time to Holmes Beach area.

We had a great stay at the "Tuscan Sun" house. The things that were "cons" would not keep us from staying here again. The a/c thermostat was set up to keep the temperature above 75 degrees. The first night was a little uncomfortable until we found some fans and got used to it. We loved the pool area, the multilevel porches, and the abundance of palm trees and plants on the property. The house had an odor that was what I could only describe as an old house or musty smell. We bought some febreeze to help with that but when we got home, all of our clothes, luggage, and hair still had that musty smell. We had a great stay over all and for the money, we would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient and very comfortable!

The house has it all... close to the beach and shopping, lots of room to spread out -- both inside and outside, and a great kitchen to cook in.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Niall P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Vacation by the beach

My family and in-laws loved this property. House was clean and spacious. We enjoyed the private pool and the multiple balconies, especially at sunset. The beach was a quick 5 minute walk. We were also grateful for the beach chairs provided. We would love to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful House & Location

Very comfortable home that's close to the beach and stores. We were able to walk to stores and food locations. This is a nice place to self isolate during a global pandemic.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home....

We truly enjoyed our stay and Under the Tuscan Sun. Had all the comforts of home and conveniently located on the island.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place.

Door code was a little difficult to find on property location. Had to call 2 times. Floors I don't think were mopped bc daughters feet were dirty after walking barefoot. Trash was missed and full to the brim also had to call 2 times, issue was resolved. Other than those the place was nice. Close to beach, 2 blocks away. Would definitely stay again but closer to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Timo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 19 nights in May 2024