Single Level Home- 1 Minute Walk to the Beach- 5 minute walk to Restaurant/Shops

Holmes Beach, Florida
$0 avg/night Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to the Blue Grotto — Your 1,850 sq ft Island Playground!

Recently renovated with all-new kitchens and more!
Kick back, spread out, and settle into our spacious 1850 sq ft beach house featuring:
• 3 bedrooms
• 2 bathrooms
• Full kitchen
• Living room
• Bar area

• Tons of space for both Team Early Riser and Team Sleep-In to vacation in harmony

Only 6 houses from the beach and steps from your large private pool*—you’ll be planning next year’s trip before this one ends.

The House
• Perfect for big families needing extra hangout zones
• Two fully equipped kitchens
• Outdoor TV for poolside game days
• Shuffleboard table for bragging rights
• 2 king bedrooms + 1 twin bedrooms, each with its own TV
• Large private pool (heating optional*)

Beach & Essentials Provided
We supply:
• Beach towels, chairs, wagon, cooler
• Bath towels, sheets & blankets
• A starter set of basics: soaps, trash bags, etc.
• Kitchens stocked with dishes, utensils, gadgets & more

The Famous “Golden Triangle” — AKA Everything-Is-Right-Here Zone
You're surrounded by all the island favorites. Walk, bike, or hop on a golf cart to reach:
• 5-minute walk → AMI Beach Café (Dad’s all-you-can-eat pancakes!)
• 2-minute golf cart ride → Freckled Fin Irish Pub for a cold beer
• 5 minutes → Two Scoops Ice Cream (dangerously delicious)
• 2 minutes → The Doctor’s Office for next-level cocktails
• 2 minutes → The Ugly Grouper… and safely back home again
• 4 minutes → Fresh seafood at Captain Anthony’s + groceries at Publix
• End of the block → Free Island Trolley to Coquina Beach & AMI City Pier
• Ginny’s & Jane E’s → Cinnamon rolls the size of your head
• The Sand Bar → Sunset + piña colada w/ dark rum floater (mandatory)
• Historic Bridge Street → Souvenirs, live music & island shopping
• Tide Tables → Legendary fried grouper
• Starfish → Fried shrimp some call “life-changing”

Island Days Done Right
• Watch the game on the outdoor TV while the kids splash in the pool
• Wander to the sugar-white sand beach in seconds
• Swap ocean sightings: Manatee Sea turtle Mermaid
• Challenge the crew to a shuffleboard showdown
• Wind down with a 1-minute stroll to a jaw-dropping sunset
• Sleep soundly in plush king and twin bedrooms

Experience Vintage AMI
Anna Maria Island is a 7-mile stretch of pure old-Florida charm—flip-flops required, speed limit max 35 mph, relaxation guaranteed.

See y’all soon at the Blue Grotto!

*Pool heat available for an additional charge

Ask about off-season stays shorter than a week

VRC21-000058
You are vacationing in a residential area. Please be a good neighbor by keeping the noise to a respectful level during the day and night. Excessive and unreasonable noise can deprive neighbors of the peaceful enjoyment of their private property.

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 1800 Sq Ft (167 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Fence Around The Pool Heated Pool Outdoor Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Sonya T.

    Submitted Nov 23, 2025

    Stayed Nov 15, 2025

    Another great stay at the Blue Grotto!! The house is very spacious & comfortable. The kitchen has everything you need. The beach is a 2 minute walk down the road, great beach days & amazing sunsets. We walked to most bars & restaurants. We enjoyed The Feast, Freckled Finn, Fifty Three Fifty & Doctors Office Bar & Garden. Drove to The Waterfront, it was excellent. We also went to the Tiki Bar/Floridays for lunch and it was fabulous!! Shout out to Dcoy Ducks!!

  • Matt

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 29, 2025

    We were extremely satisfied with our stay and had an amazing time! The house was clean, modern, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The pool area was absolutely incredible — perfect for relaxing and enjoying the sunshine. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and definitely plan to be back!

  • Solomiia V.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    We absolutely loved our stay here! The house is spacious, beautifully kept, and has everything you could possibly need. The backyard with the pool, loungers, umbrellas, and grill was perfect for relaxing evenings.The location is unbeatable — just a couple of minutes’ walk to the ocean, with soft white sand and stunning turquoise water. No cars, no crossing streets — just pure paradise at your doorstep.Traveling with a baby was made so easy — there was a playpen with a comfortable mattress where our little one slept peacefully at night, and a high chair for feeding. The backyard had boxes full of water toys for kids, plus beach chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards — it’s so nice not to worry about what to pack or how to entertain your child (or yourself!).A special thank you to the owners of this wonderful home — such kind, friendly, and communicative people. Any question we had was answered or resolved immediately.I will truly miss this place as we head back to Illinois, and we hope to return next year!

  • Greg S.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2025

    Stayed Mar 15, 2025

    7 day vacation hosted by a wonderful home owned by Domenico & Kelly. House was extremely well equipped for comfortable living and beaching. Don& Kelly we’re extremely responsive, organized and committed to ensuring our stay was positive.

  • Meredith S.

    Submitted Apr 16, 2024

    Stayed Apr 9, 2024

    Had a beautiful stay! Comfortable beds, brilliant location, an oasis in the backyard. Everything yoi need for a great getaway

  • Michelle W.

    Submitted Mar 22, 2024

    Stayed Mar 2, 2024

    For the price, the Blue Grotto is one of the best locations for a week stay anywhere on the island. Super close to grocery, restaurant, coffee, and souvenir shopping needs. The house was clean and comfortable and big enough for a large family if needed. The pool was shaded just enough so that you could escape the suns rays and bask in the warm water if you felt you were getting too much sun. Best of all the house sits a short stroll from a wide quiet beach and the beautiful Gulf of Mexico.

  • Lorie B.

    Submitted Mar 2, 2024

    Stayed Feb 24, 2024

    Very nice accommodations and great location!

  • Gary B.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2024

    Stayed Feb 10, 2024

    Host answered all our questions. Pool was heated to a comfortable temp. House was very clean and spacious. Direct walk of a block and a half to beach which was not crowded. Short walk on beach to public beach access with restaurant and bar. Very relaxing trip.

  • Carrie R.

    Submitted Dec 9, 2023

    Stayed Dec 6, 2023

    Great location , quiet , beachy feel

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2023

    Stayed Nov 12, 2023

    Fantastic location, beautiful home. We had an absolutely amazing time.

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