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Modern Beach House: 200 Steps to Gulf Sand + Private Heated Pool

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
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Beach nearby

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Holmes Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Holmes Beach (Ilexhurst), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Coquina Beach and Anna Maria Beach. .This vacation home is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from IMG Academy and 20.8 mi (33.4 km) from Tampa Bay.

What's nearby

  • Bradenton Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • AMI Paddleboard Adventures - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wicked Cantina - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Waterfront Restaurant - ‬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.

Modern Beach House: 200 Steps to Gulf Sand + Private Heated Pool

The space
📍 2914 Gulf Drive - `Seashell Shack`
⭐️Super host Property + Verified for Cleanliness + Communication⭐
🐚 Seashell Shack – Private Pool + Steps to the Gulf!

Welcome to Seashell Shack, your laid-back island escape just a short stroll from the warm turquoise waters and sugar-white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. This charming, pet-friendly beach home offers the perfect mix of comfort, convenience, and coastal fun.

With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a private backyard oasis, it’s ideal for families, couples, or small groups looking to relax and recharge.
🌴 Backyard Paradise
After a day at the beach, unwind in your private backyard featuring:

• Sparkling heated pool
• Plenty of outdoor seating for lounging or dining
• Peaceful, tropical vibes

🛏 Sleeping Arrangements

Primary Bedroom
• King bed
• TV
• En-suite bathroom with walk-in shower

Second Bedroom
• Queen bed
• TV

Third Bedroom
• Two twin trundle beds (sleeps up to 4 upon request)
• TV

🚲 Location, Location, Location

Take a one-minute walk to the free island trolley stop and explore everything the island has to offer, including the charming shops and restaurants along Pine Avenue and the iconic Anna Maria Pier.
Looking to elevate your stay? Consider booking:

• Fishing charters
• Boat rentals
• Manatee & dolphin tours
• Kayak tours
• Bike rentals
• A round of golf

🏡 Good to Know

• Pet-friendly
• Entry code provided the day of arrival once the property is ready
• Welcome book inside with WiFi details and local recommendations
• Rental agreement required prior to check-in


Whether you’re soaking up the sun poolside or exploring the best of island life, Seashell Shack is the perfect place to create unforgettable beach memories.

Other things to note
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!

Rental agreement to be signed before check in.
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.

Entry code is provided day of arrival when rental is ready
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
Quiet hours between 10pm - 6am
No parties
No smoking
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private 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
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

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
  • Phone

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
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing 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
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

414608

Modern Beach House: 200 Steps to Gulf Sand + Private Heated Pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Clean and comfortable, easy walk to beach. Convenient to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our home away from home

Great location - a quick walk to the ocean, trolley pick up, shopping, and eating places. Thoroughly enjoyed the heated pool, as well as the space the home provided - we had plenty of room to spread out. Amanda was very responsive.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

michele a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

This home was beautiful. The location was about 1-2 blocks to the beach. Literally around the corner. The pool was a refreshing alternative when we needed a break from the beach and the heat. Everything we needed was provided. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

james c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Great location. Beautiful beach. House provided everything we needed with spouse, graduate student daughter, and animals. Correspondence was great!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024