Four Beach Lovers 1
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1BR · 1BA · Sleeps 4 · Direct Gulf Front · Private Patio · 2025 Renovation · King Bed · Wine Fridge · Beach Chairs Provided · Charcoal Grill · 1-Gig WiFi · Walk to Publix
Your toes in the sand within seconds. Four Beach Lovers Unit 1 is a completely renovated gulf-front retreat in Holmes Beach where the beach isn't just close — it's right there. Step off your private patio and you're standing on white sand with the turquoise Gulf of Mexico stretching before you.
Unit 1 faces southwest, directly on the Gulf. That means front-row sunsets every evening, dolphin sightings from your patio most mornings, and a quiet, uncrowded stretch of beach that guests describe as some of the best on the island. This isn't beach access or a short walk to the water — it's the water.
The 2025 renovation took everything down to the studs and rebuilt it. Solar Powered. New kitchen with full-size appliances, dishwasher, and a wine fridge for chilling a bottle before sunset. New bathroom with a spacious walk-in shower and modern fixtures. All new furnishings, new linens, and new smart TVs in the bedroom and living room. The result is a fresh, modern space that still feels like a genuine beach cottage — because it is one.
The king bedroom is a peaceful retreat with its own smart TV. The living room sofa sleeper comfortably handles two more guests, sleeping four in total. Fast 1-gig WiFi and a full cable package make this equally functional for remote workers and families weathering a rainy afternoon.
The patio is where most guests spend most of their time. Beach chairs are stored in the shed — grab them and you're on the sand in seconds. Charcoal grills are available onsite for beachside cookouts. There's no better place on the island to eat dinner than your own patio at sunset with the Gulf in front of you.
Four Beach Lovers has four units total. Units 1 and 2 face the Gulf; Units 3 and 4 offer garden views. The property's tropical landscaping, gazebo with fountain, and old-fashioned porch swings make the grounds feel like a small, private resort.
Holmes Beach puts you in 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 have made Four Beach Lovers their annual tradition — some returning four, five, even twelve years running. They book their next stay before they leave. The location keeps them coming back. The 2025 renovation gives them something brand new to come back to.
Four Beach Lovers Unit 1 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.
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you so very much for your fantastic 5-star review!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you, Karen for your lovely 5 star review and we hope to host you again in the future!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and we are so sorry for that disturbance and so glad Amy was able to get there to the rescue so fast and Pete :)!! We hope you come back and stay with us in the future!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you so much for your 5-star review and we hope to host you again in the future!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Hi Laurie, thank you so much for your 5-star review and we understand about the front patio no longer being covered. Unfortunately after the hurricanes the city decided that it could only be reconstructed the way it currently is but we are happy overall you enjoyed your stay and the photoshoot was completed and now the pictures reflect that!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you for your positive review! We're delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to your return.
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank so much for the kind words about our staff and about Beach Lovers unit 1. We are so please that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciate your business! Hope to see you again!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
So happy to hear you enjoyed your stay at Four Beach Lovers #1. Cant beat the views and sunsets! Hope you are able to visit again soon! Thank you!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Four Beach Lovers is such a great location! You cant beat it! Thank you fir the review and we hope to see you soon!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Great to hear you loved Beach Lovers Unit #1. Cant beat that view! We appreciate you taking the time to review the property! Thank you and we hope to see you soon!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
So happy you enjoyed your stay! We will address those two issues, thank you for letting us know. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
There is nothing better than that view from the patio! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay here w/ us on the island! Four Beach Lovers is an amazing property and a favorite of all guests that experience it. Please contact Ken or any of our agents in the office when you are ready to return.
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thanks for the great feedback! This is definitely a favorite for our guests. The beach front units book up early so let us know when your ready to come back, so glad your first trip was a great one, many more to come see you next time!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
We love to hear that we were able to take care of the issue right away. Glad you guys enjoyed our seven miles of paradise- See you next time!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Dawn- Your review says it all, glad you were able to enjoy your stay despite some work going on. See you next time!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thanks Roger- We are so happy to hear that you have enjoyed your numerous stays at Four Beach Lovers. We think that it's a great spot being a quiet area and yet still close to trolley stops and walking distance to shops, etc..


