Rustic & Cozy Island Original Cottage on the Beach- Bamboo Apts. C2

Holmes Beach, Florida
$372 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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! This listing is the north side of the duplex. 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. Best of all, the cottage is beachfront, so there are no streets to cross-- just a sandy walk through the dunes. The Cottageis a duplex, and this listing is for the smaller side. VRBO #77482 will show you the larger 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 pillow top queen size sleeper sofa in the living room, dining table for two, and king size bed in the bedroom.

It's 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.

If you need more room, the other side of the duplex, VRBO 77482 is available. Also see our other VRBO listings on the same property, VRBO 82848, 1473396, and 738184.

Keywords: Cottage, Duplex, Bungalow, Apartment, Flat

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 350 Sq Ft (33 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 50+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Garden
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shower Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near Outlet Shopping Near The Ocean Near The Sea On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Phil P.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    Thank you, Alice, for sharing your cozy cottage. The welcome basket was an unexpected treat! What a beautiful location. We especially enjoyed the quiet, private setting just steps away from the beach. The cottage was well stocked with everything we needed. We will look forward revisiting in the future.

  • Robert M.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 9, 2025

    Very nice place to stay

  • PATRICK F.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 30, 2025

    Beautiful views and great sunsets.

  • Nathan N.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    A beautiful property located right on the ocean!!! The house was so cozy and well kept. Alice was so wonderful to work with!!! We definitely will be staying there in the future again!!!!

  • Mitchel B.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Sep 30, 2025

    Just WoW !!!! Everything about this cottage (C2) was perfect . Small , cozy ,and clean . The kingsize bed was a bonus . We enjoyed every minute.

  • John H.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Small but clean place right on the beach. Just what we needed for relaxing weekend at the beach. We will be back.

  • Kelly H.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Three generations to celebrate family member birthday. The Bamboo Apartments were a perfect place for us to stay - relaxing, beautiful beach view, and all the comforts of home. Alica is a gracious hostess. We will be back!

  • Maria M.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    Cottage right in the beach. Excellent location on Holmes Beach. Publix 2 minutes away. Very clean. Easy check in.

  • Joshua G.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Exactly as described. Right on the beach. Will definitely visit again!

  • Kim K.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    We loved the historical feel of the cottage and proximity to the beach. It was a relaxing, rejuvenating visit and we appreciated the hospitality basket upon our arrival. We have found most VRBO’s do not offer this simple but much appreciated touch. On top of everything, the owner, Alice, is a delight

  • Sue P.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 11, 2024

    Great place. Easy access to beach and surrounding amenities. Would recommend.

  • Rhonda P.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    Wonderful experience and area.

  • Amber K.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 24, 2024

    This place is in the perfect location for a wonderful beach get away. Steps from the beach with breathtaking sunrise walks and sunset shows. The beach chairs and umbrella were a nice perk as well. The space was cozy, comfortable, and the air condtioner cold! Alice is a fantastic communicator and was prompt to answer all my questions. Close to the grocery store and restaurants. 10/10 would stay here again. My only complaint is that I did not stay long enough.

  • Lora S.

    Submitted Jun 13, 2024

    Stayed Jun 3, 2024

    Bamboo Apartments host, Alice, provides a clean, comfortable, quiet place to rest and relax with the beach so close. It was perfect.

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Total

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$372+
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