Fifty steps from your door to the sand. That's it. Four Beach Lovers Unit 4 is a garden-view retreat in Holmes Beach — not Gulf-front, but close enough that guests consistently describe the walk to the water as shorter than they expected. One guest counted it: fifty steps around the building and you're on the beach.
Unit 4 faces the tropical gardens rather than the Gulf. Your covered patio with a four-top table and chairs overlooks lush landscaping, a gazebo with a softly running fountain, and porch swings in the shade. The sound of the Gulf is always in the background. The garden side of Four Beach Lovers has its own atmosphere — quieter and more private than facing the water, with a different kind of beauty that guests come back for year after year.
Here's what sets Unit 4 apart from Unit 3 next door: Unit 4 has the same full square footage as the Gulf-front units. If you want the most spacious garden-view option in the complex at the best price point in the complex, this is it.
The 2025 renovation rebuilt everything. New kitchen with full-size appliances, dishwasher, and a wine fridge for chilling a bottle before the fountain goes quiet for the evening. New bathroom with a walk-in shower and modern fixtures. All new furnishings, linens, and smart TVs in the bedroom and living room. The entire property runs on solar power — one of the few vacation rental complexes on Anna Maria Island that does.
The king bedroom is a peaceful retreat. The living room sofa sleeper handles two more guests comfortably, sleeping four in total. Fast 1-gig WiFi and a full cable package are included for remote workers and rainy afternoons alike. Beach chairs are stored onsite — fifty steps and you're using them. Charcoal grills are available for cookouts. A shared laundry room serves all four units. Linens, towels, and beach towels are all provided.
Four Beach Lovers has four units total. Units 1 and 2 face the Gulf directly. Units 3 and 4 offer garden views at better pricing — with Unit 4 offering the full square footage of a Gulf-front unit.
Holmes Beach is the quieter, more local part of Anna Maria Island. Publix is a couple of blocks away. Walgreens and a small shopping center are nearby. The free island trolley stops close by — explore the full length of AMI without moving your car once you've parked.
Guests who find Unit 4 come back. One for four years running — and still counting. Four Beach Lovers Unit 4 requires a one-week minimum stay and includes parking for one car. This property is not pet-friendly.
Noise Ordinance: You are vacationing in a residential area, the quiet hours are 10 PM-7 AM. 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.
*Final payments are due 60 days prior to arrival payable by personal check or Echeck (which will incur a $1.00 processing fee) we do take credit cards for final payment with a 3% fee on the balance due.
Accommodatie-voorzieningen
Strand
Strand in de buurt
Internet
Beschikbaar in de woning: gratis wifi
Parkeren en vervoer
Beperkte parkeergelegenheid ter plaatse
Keuken
Afwasmachine
Broodrooster
Koelkast
Koffiezetapparaat/waterkoker
Kookgerei, borden en bestek
Kookplaat
Microgolfoven
Oven
Slaapkamers
Slaapbank
Slaapkamer
Badkamer
1 badkamer
Douche
Entertainment
Kabel-/satellietzenders
Buiten
Houtskoolbarbecue
Patio
Tuin
Comfort
Airconditioning
Verwarming
Huisdieren
Geen huisdieren toegelaten
Toegankelijkheidsvoorzieningen
Rookvrije accommodatie
Diensten en faciliteiten
Strijkijzer/strijkplank
Uitgelichte locatiekenmerken
Dicht bij de jachthaven
Dingen om te doen
Waterpark
Pretpark in de buurt
Zwemmogelijkheid in de buurt
Veiligheidsvoorzieningen
Geen koolmonoxidemelder vermeld (De eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie. Breng eventueel zelf een draagbare melder mee.)
Geen rookmelder vermeld (de eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie)
Je ontvangt een e-mail van de eigenaar met instructies over het in- en uitchecken
De informatie die de accommodatie verstrekt, is mogelijk vertaald met automatische vertaaltools
Huisdieren
Geen huisdieren toegelaten
Kinderen en extra bedden
Kinderen zijn welkom.
Evenementen
No events allowed
Roken
Smoking is not permitted
Belangrijke informatie
Algemene info
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd door een professionele eigenaar, die accommodaties aanbiedt vanuit zijn/haar vakgebied, bedrijf of beroep.
Afhankelijk van het accommodatiebeleid kan voor extra personen een toeslag worden aangerekend.
Tijdens het inchecken dien je in het geval van incidentele kosten mogelijk een geldig identiteitsbewijs voor te leggen en een borgsom in contanten, per bankkaart of kredietkaart te betalen.
Speciale verzoeken kunnen, indien mogelijk, bij check-in worden ingewilligd. Hiervoor kunnen extra kosten worden aangerekend. Speciale verzoeken kunnen niet worden gegarandeerd.
Feesten of groepsevenementen ter plaatse zijn ten strengste verboden
De eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een koolmonoxidemelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie. Breng eventueel zelf een draagbare melder mee.
De eigenaar heeft niet aangegeven of er een rookmelder aanwezig is in de accommodatie.
Deze accommodatie wordt beheerd via onze partner, Vrbo. Je ontvangt een e-mail van Vrbo met een link naar een Vrbo-account, waarmee je je boeking kunt aanpassen of annuleren.
Als je je boeking annuleert, ben je onderhevig aan het annuleringsbeleid van de eigenaar. In overeenstemming met de EU-regelgeving over consumentenrechten, vallen boekingsservices voor accommodaties niet onder het herroepingsrecht.
Veelgestelde vragen
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Hoe laat kan ik bij Four Beach Lovers 4 · Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps inchecken?
Inchecken is mogelijk vanaf 16.00 uur.
Tot hoe laat kan ik bij Four Beach Lovers 4 · Full-Size Garden Unit · Solar · Gulf in 50 Steps uitchecken?
Je dient om uiterlijk 10.00 uur uit te checken.
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Dit vakantiehuis ligt in Ilexhurst, op 5 minuten wandelen van Brandenton Beach en Anna Maria Sound. Ook Aluna Wellness Center & Spa en AMI Paddleboard Adventures liggen op een kwartiertje wandelen.
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Gastenscore: 10 - Uitstekend. 52 van 59 beoordelingen
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Gastenscore: 8 - Goed. 6 van 59 beoordelingen
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Beoordelingen
Geverifieerd
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Rhonda L.
18 mrt 2023
Positief: Netheid, inchecken, communicatie, locatie en accuraatheid advertentie
Beach Time
AMI and this property met my winter getaway needs; thank you!
Rhonda L.
7 nachten verbleven in maart 2023
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
GARY S.
10 sep 2024
Four Beach Lovers 4
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location. We have been coming here for 5 years. Love the beach and the area.
GARY S.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
A guest from Brunswick, GA
15 nov 2023
Perfect
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Super clean, very comfortable. Love the beach.
A guest from Brunswick, GA
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Laura P.
26 mrt 2024
Nice spot
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
quiet road, nice location
Laura P.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
John P.
1 apr 2024
Happy Islanders
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Absolutely fantastic week! The location and hospitality were top notch.
John P.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Mary N.
24 apr 2024
Another great stay on AMI!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location, clean, quiet, well maintained. Perfect spot for beach walks, bike rides, relaxing on the sand!
Mary N.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
28 dec 2023
Serenity at its best
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very comfortable and well kept home in a peaceful setting with the prime benefit of being on a perfect white sand beach.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Blake F.
25 aug 2022
Wonderful Experience
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is the 3rd year we have stayed in this unit and we can't wait to return next year!
Blake F.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
darlo b.
5 feb 2024
Four Beach lovers #4
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Excellent location, Excellent, Clean, Well Maintained, property sure hope to use this property again!!!
darlo b.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Carol A.
18 jul 2023
A little slice of heaven!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This place is amazing. Steps away from the most beautiful beach. The unit is clean & well equipment with everything you need. Looking forward to my stay there again next year!
Carol A.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
LARRY C.
3 jun 2023
Little slice of Heaven
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is our second visit to Four Beach Lovers #4! We absolutely love it here. Just a few steps and your toes are in the sand. We have everything we need and want here. It’s such a calm and relaxing place to stay! Can’t wait till our next visit!
LARRY C.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
LARRY C.
20 okt 2023
Vacation in Paradise
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is our third time staying at Four Beach Lovers #4! We absolutely love it there! It feels like our home away from home! The unit is always very clean and well stocked with everything you need. And the best part is it’s just steps to the beautiful beach. Quiet and not crowded. It’s paradise!
LARRY C.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Stacey M.
14 apr 2024
AMI gem
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our first trip to AMI and won’t be the last. This little cottage unit was perfect for us. Quiet street, a wonderful location and we found it to to be immaculate. We cooked most of our meals, the kitchen was well stocked for our needs. Thank you for a beautiful vacation!!
Stacey M.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Deborah C.
18 jul 2023
Not long enough
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This is the second time we have stayed at this location but 9 years for AMI. It's perfect! Walk around the side of the unit to the beach! Loved it just not long enough time! We are already coming back next year and booked this same unit!
Deborah C.
Gearchiveerde beoordeling
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Paul E.
27 jun 2017
Perfect for a small family
We stayed in unit 4 (not Oceanview). The walk around to the beach was like getting a surprise each morning. Our 11 & 9 yr old slept on the pull out sofa bed. The unit was very clean with what felt like all new furniture. The beach was not crowded at all, I guess due to its position between access points. This was our first visit to Anna Maria and it left a great impression.
Paul E.
7 nachten verbleven in juni 2017
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Gilberto I.
7 jul 2023
Amazing Holmes Beach Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed at the Holmes Beach cottage for a week earlier this summer. We had an amazing experience. It was out of a Hollywood movie set. We previously summered in a Longboat Key. We always wanted to give Anna Maria Island and a Holmes Beach a try. We loved everything about the area, and we will be going back to Holmes Beach and the beach cottage for sure!
Gilberto I.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Tracy K.
14 jul 2023
Beach Lovers 4
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our (mom and I) second year at this location. First year we were in Unit 1. We have booked 2 weeks for next year in Unit 4 again. We love the location and it is very quiet. Steps from the beach. The unit has everything we need.
Tracy K.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Judy M.
3 okt 2023
MY HAPPY PLACE ❤️
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
One of the best things to experience in life for me is being in the ocean waters with the sun shining and a chair and umbrella on the beach. And this little place provides me with that and more in the very best location. The unit gives me easy access to everything I could possibly need or want. The customer service of the people at Island Vacations is top notch! The cleanliness of the unit is excellent. The furnishings are beautiful and comfortable. I couldn’t ask for more.
Judy M.
Van een partnersite
8/10 – Goed
Anna marie A.
10 okt 2023
FYI
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We've rented beach lovers 4 many times over the past ten years, and number 3, and this past week we did have a great time as usual. Love the location. I think there needs to be more of a check for supplies prior to the next rental. No biggie, but there was no extra garbage bags to use. There were open cookies left in the cabinet. Also, the owner needs to supply a blanket for the sofa bed(only a very small one was available), beach chairs could be updated. You might laugh, but miss the little gift bag! Koosey, if that's the correct spelling. The little things count. Will be back!! Thanks.
Anna marie A.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Mark P.
25 mei 2023
Excellent Stay at Four Beach Lovers Unit 4
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
A Summary of our experience. First of all, we downloaded the app and got text messages about when our unit was ready. The app told us where to go to get our keys. It was a very easy process. We parked at our rental that came with one spot per unit. The place was spotless and smelled clean. Everything was in its place and looked like a hotel. There was lots of room to unpack our things and to relax. The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware and dishes. We only needed to get trash bags.A toaster and coffee maker were also available.The bedroom had spare sheets and lots of extra beach towels. There were 2 tvs with cable and the wifi was good!Laundry was on the side of the building and it was free and the machines did a good job.There were charcoal grills available and chairs water toys in a shed.The beach was sooooo close that we walked barefoot to it. Honestly this part of the beach was the least crowded and the cleanest with the clearest water. We never had to drive to a different beach. We had the sunset almost to ourselves.The not so great things...Water pressure in the shower is really bad. My hair never felt clean unfortunately.The bed is sagging in the middle.Some floor boards had rough edges that would pop up a little so had to be careful. Every step you take in the unit sounded loud. We could hear our neighbors walking and the walls are so thin I could hear them stir coffee in the morning. You have to hope for courteous neighbors. I wish theyd add insulation for the future. The office and management... was amazing and friendly. I wouldnt hesitate to rent through them again. Felt like they were always available though we did not need them. We forgot a pillow behind and they found it and shipped it to us the same day we called. It was amazing!All in all, we would rent this unit again. We would be even
Mark P.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Gwen S.
8 feb 2026
Great place to stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great place to stay and steps from the beach! This place is a gem!
Gwen S.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
Doug K.
4 apr 2023
Spring 2023 Stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Quiet stay close to the beach.
Doug K.
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
catherine d.
24 jan 2023
Great Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Nice property, right on the Beach. Great access to grocery store, drug store, liquor store and restaurants.
catherine d.
Van een partnersite
8/10 – Goed
A guest from Lancaster, VA
17 jan 2023
Four Beach Lovers 4
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great place to stay. Will rent this unit again. Within walking distance to grocery and some restaurants. Only negative is the unit could use a new mattress.
A guest from Lancaster, VA
7 nachten verbleven in januari 2023
Van een partnersite
10/10 – Voortreffelijk
3 jan 2023
Perfect beach getaway!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great spot, - lucky enough to have a lovely couple staying in same complex which had all that I needed! Would return in a heartbeat!