Visit a Holmes Beach vacation rental on your upcoming trip to Florida and experience the quintessential island vacation. A comfortable and stress-free stay awaits you at one of our Holmes Beach beachfront homes, surrounded by the tropical paradise of Florida.
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Yes, 91 of our Holmes Beach homes allow dogs—so feel free to bring Fido along. (Just make sure to check individual home listings for any limits on the number and size of dogs they allow).
Browse dog-friendly homes >Yes. 268 of our Holmes Beach vacation rentals have internet access, so you can stay connected throughout your trip.
Browse homes with internet access >Absolutely. Our local Holmes Beach team includes professional housekeepers who care for all our homes here. They’ll clean thoroughly and restock amenities, so everything is ready for your arrival—and all you have to do is settle in and relax.
Learn more about Vacasa Premium Clean >Holmes Beach is located on the Gulf of Mexico, just south of Tampa Bay. The foodie haven of Bradenton Beach is only two miles south, and the historic town of Bradenton is nine miles east.
Manatee Beach offers a playground, volleyball courts, and lifeguards, as well as an outdoor all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. Return in the evening and quench your thirst with a tropical drink while you watch a spectacular tropical sunset.
Look for dolphins and manatees amidst the waves, Black Skimmers and Least Terns nesting on the beach. Between May and October, you can even watch sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs in the sand!
If you get caught in a short rain shower, duck inside for a quick spa treatment, work out at the local fitness center, go bowling, or catch a movie at the cinema. Island Playhouse has live theater and Holmes Beach also boasts two art galleries worth a visit: Island Gallery West and Artists Guild Gallery. The kids will have a blast at Holmes Beach Skate Park while you take a break from the action and enjoy a little R&R.
If you're staying in one of our beautiful vacation rentals in exciting Sarasota or the small fishing village of Cortez, plan a night in one of our Holmes Beach vacation rentals for a change of pace. A vacation here promises all the fun in the sun you could want and much more.
