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Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop!

Vacation home in Holmes Beach with a water park and a hot tub

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
Life's a Beach offers a laid-back retreat with shared access to a heated saltwater pool, spa, and gas grill. Unwind in the spacious living area or stroll down to the beach just steps away. With shops and restaurants nearby and easy trolley access, this cozy getaway is perfect for relaxation.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool

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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.

Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop!

Steps from beach access! Welcome to `Life`s a Beach` at the Gulf Drive Inn - a spacious 1 bedroom/1 bathroom suite with a trundle, full kitchen and living area. This duplex style bungalow has resort-like amenities with a shared backyard space including a heated saltwater pool, spa and gas grill.
Whether you`re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or simply in need of an extended beachside stay, The Gulf Drive Inn has it all!
The space
šŸ“ 3014 Gulf Drive Unit A - `Life`s a Beach` at the Gulf Drive Inn.

This duplex style resort property with a private entrance comes with one parking space with easy access to everything.
✦ Located minutes from the beach and across the street from the Grassy Point Preserve, an ecological park with a nature trail and boardwalk perfect for morning walks.
✦ The fully equipped kitchen has everything you need – Featuring stainless steel appliances, coffee maker, full-size fridge/freezer with ice maker, microwave, dishwasher, oven, and all the essential cookware and utensils.

✦ Resort-Style Amenities - Guests have access to a heated, shared pool, complete with a poolside grill and comfortable patio furniture – a great way to cool off or gather for a laid-back meal.

✦ Close to the free trolley stop which is only one block away running north and south on AMI, shops and restaurants

`Life`s a Beach` is one of four resort suites at The Gulf Drive Inn. Please inquire to reserve more than one suite for larger parties!
Entry codes will be provided the day of arrival once property is ready.
Rental agreement to be signed before check in.
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!

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • 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

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Rules

Quiet hours between 10pm - 6am No parties No smoking

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

Property is also known as

414606

About the neighborhood

Map
FL, Holmes Beach

What's nearby

  • Manatee Public Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Anna Maria Sound - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Cortez Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 7 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Coquina Beach - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ugly Grouper - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hurricane Hanks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop! have a pool?

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

Is Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop! located?

Located in Ilexhurst, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Sound. AMI Paddleboard Adventures and West Coast Surf Shop are also within 15 minutes.

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Life`s A Beach! Anyday arrival! Fall rate drop! Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARY N.

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

Wish I could stay longer

Great close access to the beautiful beach. The unit was very stylish and comfortable. The pool and whirlpool were awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Great house

Looks just like pictures. Close to the beach & trolley stop. Nice pool. Would be great for a family who wanted to stay together but have some privacy since it's a duplex. Easy check in. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024