Vintage Island Cottage on the Beach- Sunset Views - Bamboo Apts. C1
About this cottage rental
Our five unit property was featured in the January/February 2020 issue of Southern Living, and we are honored and thrilled! Welcome to our Cottage! If you are looking for a simple, quiet, stress-free place to enjoy the beach, this is it. It's not a fancy condo-- no long hallways, distant parking, elevators, or crowds-- and there are no streets to cross to reach the beach--just a sandy walk through the dunes. The Cottage is a duplex, and this listing is for the larger side. VRBO #327896 will show you the smaller side. The two sides share a screened porch facing the beach. The cottage was constructed in 1916 or so, as a caretaker's home for a larger house which is now gone. It has been carefully maintained and updated, but has retained the charm of a bygone era. The interior walls are heart pine, and so are the floors, refinished by hand. Furnishings have been chosen for comfort-- a rattan recliner and matching sleeper sofa in the living room, dining table with leaf (in case you would like to have a guest or two for supper), and king size bed in the bedroom. The cottage is shaded by ancient Australian pine trees and has a comfortable shared screened porch for a front-row view of the sunsets and stars. With the windows open at night, you can hear the surf! Walk directly out the screen porch door, and down to the beach--no streets to cross. Or, sit out on the patio and enjoy your coffee and newspaper, or cocktails. Our guests tell us that the best part of the patio area, (besides the view) is it's size-- plenty of room for spreading out. We are located a block away from the Cafe on the Beach, convenient for all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts, quick lunches, and relaxing dinners. The beach-front playground is a block and a half away. Take the free trolley and see the rest of the island. The other side of this duplex, which is a little smaller, VRBO 327896 is also available. See our other units available on the same property, VRBO 82848, 1473396, and 738184. Keywords: Cottage/Duplex
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
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Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(81 Reviews)
10.0
This was a perfect location for us......see the ocean, walk to the beach, and enjoy ourselves. The gift basket was a special treat.....we will be back!!
10.0
I was Ok
10.0
Amazing location with easy access to beach. Friendly and welcoming host. Very clean, neat with an old Florida style. Great experience- we hope to be back.
5.0
Alice is a complete gem!
5.0
My wife and I really enjoyed staying in Cottage 1, we loved the proximity to the beach and Alice is an attentive and caring host. We would love to stay here again on our next visit!
5.0
Great Old Florida vibe. Suited our needs perfectly, which was a nice quiet time on a nice quiet beach. All good!
5.0
Easy to find. Great amenities! Helpful host! Enjoyed the location!
5.0
Alice was prompt and attentive. Can't beat the location!
5.0
Weekend getaway with family! Perfect place and location! Cottage has everything you need and we received a sweet welcome basket when we arrived at our cute little cottage! Very nice surprise!
The owner was very friendly and caring! I loved the beach chairs, umbrella, and boogie board we had right on our porch to take to the beach. The beach was amazing and only steps away! The shower pressure was the best ever! Plenty of towels. Comfortable and cozy cottage. Great location! We will be back! We made some sweet memories at the charming cottage!!
5.0
The cottage is just steps away from the beach, but it is also very close to public beach access which can get a little crowded at times. Towels, umbrellas and chairs are included. Very clean!
5.0
Very convenient location
5.0
Cozy and clean. Wonderful spot with the beach footsteps away. Definitely would stay here again as it reminded us of back home in MN!!
5.0
Nice cosy rustic cottage along the beach. For two adults who like each other the place is very good. The place was built many years ago, so the walls to your potential neighbor are thin. But we had an enjoyable time.
5.0
This was a perfect place to get away for a few days, very cute, and couldn’t be closer to the beach and everything you need.
5.0
We stayed in Cottage 1 and we had a great time! Very close walk to beach from the courtyard. We enjoyed the sunset each night and talking with other guests at the Bamboo Apartments. Alice, the owner, was an excellent host and we plan to be back next year!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at Bamboo in Holmes Beach. Just steps from the beautiful beach and very close to restaurants and shopping. A convenient location, and a comfortable place to stay. Alice left a nice welcome basket for us which was a nice surprise!
5.0
What a great peace of nostalgic past! As others have said the cottage has not been updated and it never should be! Can’t wait for next trip!
5.0
Cottage was as advertised. It's not updated but it doesn't need to be. It's a 1900's pine cabin. Really a unique experience. Front row view and steps from the beach.
5.0
This was such a perfect place for our family to relax and be refreshed for the weekend! Just steps from the beach, we could come and go as we pleased! The accomodations were quaint and peaceful! We enjoyed the close proximity to the Trolley for getting out to explore AMI! We would love to stay again!
5.0
This house is so perfectly spaced so it is just off the beach and you don’t feel like everyone at the beach is staying with you yet it’s right there so it’s a simple walk down the path to the water. Easy access to places in town and surrounding towns.
5.0
Location was wonderful. Alice was great to deal with. Clean and everything we needed. We loved staying at Bamboo apartments.
5.0
Great location . The gift baskets were a nice touch. Access to beach just steps from the beach. Loved it!!!!
5.0
I'd love to come to the Bamboo Apartments again AND SOON!
5.0
Perfect hideaway
A great little getaway for my son and I, in a great location with easy access to everything you might want.
5.0
Perfect Spot
The cottage was a perfect little spot for my wife and I. Just steps from the beach, as well as several other walkable locations. Centrally located on the island, can get to just about anywhere via car within 5 minutes or so. Alice was a gracious host and quick to respond if we needed anything. We will be back!
5.0
Great cottage right on the beach!
The property is in an amazing location, and the property owners take every consideration of their guests, right down to beach chairs, umbrella and cooler. Would stay again.
5.0
Alice is so easy to deal with. We rented both sides. My son and myself and daughter with her husband. We saw beautiful sunsets every night. Premises were clean and ideal. Will definitely return. Thanks.
5.0
Loved it.
Alice is so easy to deal with. We rented both sides. My son and myself and daughter with her husband. We saw beautiful sunsets every night. Premises were clean and ideal. Will definitely return. Thanks.
5.0
The relaxing private patio area was outstanding. Great place to nap and read. The nearby beach allowed for resort style rental of lounge chairs and great umbrella.
5.0
Great location
The relaxing private patio area was outstanding. Great place to nap and read. The nearby beach allowed for resort style rental of lounge chairs and great umbrella.
5.0
Beautiful location
The property was just as advertised. Could not ask for a better location and view. Alice was great to work with and very attentive. The off-road location was quiet and convenient. We hope to return in the future.
5.0
The cottage was extremely clean and right on the beach. Great restaurants and things to do all around. Perfect for 2-4 guests.
5.0
Gem on the Beach
The cottage was extremely clean and right on the beach. Great restaurants and things to do all around. Perfect for 2-4 guests.
5.0
Quick January Vacation - enjoyed our stay!!
We enjoyed our stay very much. The beach cottage was exactly as advertised. It was a very comfortable stay in a cottage right on the beach built about 100 years ago. The cottage itself was unpretentious (which was the point for us) and allowed us to focus on the beautiful outdoors with it's amazing location that is literally steps to a beautiful gulf beach. The owner was very attentive and had a gift basket and wine for us when we arrived. We go on a few vacations per year and I rarely write reviews, this time I am writing the review because I enjoyed it so much. Make sure you walk to Publix and get breakfast foods and snacks though because a lot of the breakfast eateries were closed over the weekend days and on Mondays and we had a hard time finding a place to eat breakfast right on the island. Otherwise, great stay!!
5.0
We certainly enjoyed our stay using both sides of this quaint cottage right on the beach! It was quiet, clean, and charming.
5.0
Great location on the beach near restaurants and grocery. Everything you need to relax on the property. Hope to be back soon.
5.0
Relaxing
We certainly enjoyed our stay using both sides of this quaint cottage right on the beach! It was quiet, clean, and charming.
5.0
Great getaway
Great location on the beach near restaurants and grocery. Everything you need to relax on the property. Hope to be back soon.
5.0
Had a Blast!
We had an amazing time at the Bamboo Apartments. 100% the vacation we were looking for. Couldn't ask for any better.
5.0
Great getaway
The listing is exactly as it says. A few steps from the beach, you can hear the waves crashing at night. Will definitely be back.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Holmes Beach?
The average price for a rental in Holmes Beach is $338 per night. This rental is $43 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Vintage Island Cottage on the Beach- Sunset Views - Bamboo Apts. C1. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Vintage Island Cottage on the Beach- Sunset Views - Bamboo Apts. C1 pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Vintage Island Cottage on the Beach- Sunset Views - Bamboo Apts. C1?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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