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Sea Pirate 3 · 50 Sec to Beach · 2025 Remodel

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Beach nearby
Living area
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Holmes Beach

When you stay at this condo in Holmes Beach, you'll be near the beach, a 1-minute drive from Bradenton Beach and 7 minutes from Coquina Beach. .This condo is 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from IMG Academy and 18 mi (29 km) from Tampa Bay.
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What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smoqehouse - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Sea Pirate 3 · 50 Sec to Beach · 2025 Remodel

VRC16-000556

2BR · 1BA · Sleeps 6 · 50 Seconds to Gulf · 2025 Remodel · 712 Sq Ft + 326 Sq Ft outdoor Patio · Full/Full Bunk + Trundle · King Bed · Gas Grill · Heated Pool · 8-Unit Complex · 1 Parking Space

Your 50-second walk to the beach starts here.
Sea Pirate 3 just completed a total 2025 transformation. Brand-new kitchen with navy shaker cabinets, white herringbone backsplash, quartz counters, and stainless appliances. Redesigned bathroom with double-sink navy vanity, patterned cement tile, and frameless glass shower. Gray wood-look LVP flooring throughout. New beds — actually new mattresses, which was the number one complaint from old reviews and is now completely solved. The result is 712 square feet that looks like it belongs in a design magazine and lives like a genuine beach home.

Walk out the front door, cross Gulf Drive — one quiet residential street — and 50 seconds later you're standing on Holmes Beach. No parking lots to navigate, no hauling gear for blocks. No public beach parking nearby means the sand stays uncrowded even when the rest of the island is busy. Mornings feel private. Afternoons stay peaceful. This is the beach access most AMI visitors never find.

The 326-square-foot patio is the outdoor room that makes this unit work for families. Gas grill for cookouts. Ample seating for sunset cocktails. Storage for all the beach gear — wagon and chairs live here. Load up, walk across the street, unload on the sand. At day's end, rinse everything off, leave it on the patio, repeat. Families with young children come back year after year specifically because of this setup — you can run to the unit for snacks or sunscreen without dismantling the entire beach operation.

The unit sleeps six. The primary bedroom has a king bed, TV, and direct patio access. The bunk room has a full-over-full bunk with a twin trundle — sleeping four in one room, with a desk for remote work and its own TV. The living room queen sleeper sofa handles the sixth guest. One well-designed bathroom serves everyone.

Sea Pirate has just eight units. The heated pool never feels crowded. Walgreens and Skinny's Place are an easy walk. The free island trolley stops nearby for getting around without a car. One parking space is included — tight but manageable for a week.

Sea Pirate 3 requires a one-week minimum stay. Not pet-friendly.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned condo, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

2531-174597
Sea Pirate 3 Steps to the Beach / Heated Pool

Sea Pirate 3 · 50 Sec to Beach · 2025 Remodel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 55 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was beautifully decorated and so close to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a grrat stay and we will for sure be back. Love this place and would recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place

What a relaxing place. Across from beach, heated pool and quiet neighborhood. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serenity L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

The location is a big win for these condos. The pool heater could be a bit warmer as it only really seemed to be working at night. I would certainly look at investing in a smaller bathroom sink and a stacked washer and dryer as well as either a toaster oven or air fryer. No major issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nesrin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nesrin

It was perfect location i wont say steps to the beach location is almost at the beach just one house front of it after that perfect beach and beautiful sands touches to your toes :)) Management was perfectly helpful and they were always checking on us if we need anything. House was clean and they had everything what we need. Just grab your personal belongings and go there you dont need anything else. Neighbors was friendly. Location was perfect so close to everything. Shopping centers publix beaches, marina everything is so close. I been in island many times this was the most beautiful location but not the best house i wont lie. But worth every penny i spent. Definitely will be back
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the location

Will always stay in this building. Great location great pool, great patio!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

We loved the location of how close it was to the beach and the pool! Also it was just a great spot and not far from many places we went to!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C., Millbury Massachusetts

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Anna Maria Island. Vrbo made it easy to pick a great place in a great spot on the Island. Looking forward to returning next yr. This place is spotless and everything is convenient to where you stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Meredith H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adult vacation

Location was great! Only wish the coffee pot was bigger. Mattress needs replacing. Very uncomfortable. Other than that, I loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Lyndsay H.

June 2022

First trip to Anna Maria Island and the property was adequate, but I will not stay in that specific unit again. It needs some updating and if previous guest have pointed out deficits in the unit, then I feel they should be addressed by the owner. Location was great, but the following issues are what I encountered: Ceiling fan in the master bedroom didn’t work. The mattress in the master bedroom was a joke, A/C was hit or miss, the bath tub/shower liner, and shower curtain rod were rusty and dirty. The kitchen cabinets did not look like they had been cleaned in years, and the cabinets under the sink had obvious water damage, the code lock required you to push the door in towards the frame in order for it to be engaged. I have booked another unit for next year and I’m looking forward to staying in a unit that has more amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach vacation

Outstanding location literally ~2 blocks from Holmes Beach access. Complex was quiet and clean. Our unit could use some refreshing as patio furniture was in need of being replaced (plastic Adirondack chairs are cracked/patio chair bottom fabric was almost worn all the way through). Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place with ample accommodation.

Very easy to rent. Place met accommodations as indicated. I do recommend a few improvements. The master bed needs improved support. A cart to go to and from the beach would be useful.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS B.

Liked: Cleanliness

sea pirate 3

very nice accommodations. nice pool. real close to beach. great location. easy access to attractions. we had a great time, very relaxing and quiet. would highly recommend. we'll be back.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT LOCATION!!!

Steps from the beach and minutes away from shopping. Low traffic and away from the crowds. Accommodations were just perfect!!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Paola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, the property has everything you need for your vacations, the beach (crossing the street) was perfect, not too much people, quiet and relax! It was a great place to stay and I would book again! Only thing to improve is the quality of the bed of master bedroom. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

gerogery c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Nice and clean with all the amenities you need

10/10 Excellent

Christie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls get away!

It was conveniently located to the beach and grocery store. Our unit was very clean and kitchen was well stocked with cook wear.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Beth C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottages

Great location and nice pool area. Double bed mattress a bit uncomfortable and needs replacing. Some lamp bulbs were out.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends Getaway

Rental was very clean and had all the items needed for a beach getaway (beach towels, chairs). The rooms were comfortable and we loved being “beach adjacent”. Made it perfect for early morning walks, sunset strolls and long days on the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect winter escape

Nice setup with cozy 2 bedroom 1 bathroom condos, heated pool, private patio with gas grill and outdoor seating for 6. Beach access across the street. Walking distance to a variety of stores. Mostly quiet except for neighborhood barking dogs. Kitchen well equipped. Plenty of nice quality towels. Condo could benefit from new beds. Current beds are uncomfortable and squeak pretty bad. Excellent communication with management company

8/10 Good

brittany m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location is great. You are right across the street from the beach so very easy access to come and go for lunch or breaks. You can bike pretty easily to everything and the Walgreens, publix and stores are walking distance. The unit could use a little love bit for the location the price is right. Small 8 unit building which was nice. The fenced patio was great! Let us grill out and eat outside. Plus plenty big to keep pool and beach toys. Nice to have your own outdoor space. It is coin laundry so bring lots of quarters if you plan on doing laundry.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jean S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Getaway

Convenient to the beach. Quaint quiet location! Great place for a girlfriend getaway!

8/10 Good

Tracy H.

Great Location

We love this property - it's proximity to the beach & the strip mall can't be beat! These units are comfortable and well suited for a family. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back. We did have a few negative issues with our stay. Upon arrival, the unit had dirty dishes in it - pasta cooked on the sides of pans, etc. I took photos because I couldn't believe these were in the cabinet as "clean". There was an hair very obvious in the bathtub and there was no gas in the grill. Although we called the property management company after hours- we were given 2 options - walk 8 blocks one way to purchase a tank for reimbursement or wait until the next day. The dishes & gas for the grill should have been checked and properly supplied prior to a guests arrival. We assumed that during a pandemic the unit would be cleaned extra well - not just good enough. The last odd thing is that the 2 remote controls for the bedroom fans / lights are synced. When you turn on one of the rooms- the other turns on as well & so forth. This was very amusing at first and then became very annoying & challenging. We have 2 teenagers who couldn't figure out how to reprogram the remotes! As stated, we really enjoy this property in general and will return to it in the future. We were not impressed with the property management company this time.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it

Loved the home-y touches. Very comfortable. Easy access to pool and beach. Fantastic all the way around. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeri H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lucked out

To get this property. Close to beach, nice pool, comfy accommodations.