Sea Pirate 3
VRC16-000556
2BR · 1BA · Sleeps 6 · 50 Seconds to Gulf · 2025 Remodel · 712 Sq Ft + 326 Sq Ft outdoor Patio · Full/Full Bunk + Trundle · King Bed · Gas Grill · Heated Pool · 8-Unit Complex · 1 Parking Space
Your 50-second walk to the beach starts here.
Sea Pirate 3 just completed a total 2025 transformation. Brand-new kitchen with navy shaker cabinets, white herringbone backsplash, quartz counters, and stainless appliances. Redesigned bathroom with double-sink navy vanity, patterned cement tile, and frameless glass shower. Gray wood-look LVP flooring throughout. New beds — actually new mattresses, which was the number one complaint from old reviews and is now completely solved. The result is 712 square feet that looks like it belongs in a design magazine and lives like a genuine beach home.
Walk out the front door, cross Gulf Drive — one quiet residential street — and 50 seconds later you're standing on Holmes Beach. No parking lots to navigate, no hauling gear for blocks. No public beach parking nearby means the sand stays uncrowded even when the rest of the island is busy. Mornings feel private. Afternoons stay peaceful. This is the beach access most AMI visitors never find.
The 326-square-foot patio is the outdoor room that makes this unit work for families. Gas grill for cookouts. Ample seating for sunset cocktails. Storage for all the beach gear — wagon and chairs live here. Load up, walk across the street, unload on the sand. At day's end, rinse everything off, leave it on the patio, repeat. Families with young children come back year after year specifically because of this setup — you can run to the unit for snacks or sunscreen without dismantling the entire beach operation.
The unit sleeps six. The primary bedroom has a king bed, TV, and direct patio access. The bunk room has a full-over-full bunk with a twin trundle — sleeping four in one room, with a desk for remote work and its own TV. The living room queen sleeper sofa handles the sixth guest. One well-designed bathroom serves everyone.
Sea Pirate has just eight units. The heated pool never feels crowded. Walgreens and Skinny's Place are an easy walk. The free island trolley stops nearby for getting around without a car. One parking space is included — tight but manageable for a week.
Sea Pirate 3 requires a one-week minimum stay. Not pet-friendly.
*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
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. Quiet hours are observed from 10 PM to 7 AM.
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you for your 5-star review and we hope to have you stay with us again in the future!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
We're so glad you enjoyed your time here! Your feedback means the world to our team. Looking forward to your next visit!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you for your positive review! We're delighted you had a great stay and look forward to your next visit.
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Thank you for the rating. Hope to welcome you back again!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Your feedback means a lot to us! We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your rating with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Sea Pirate 3. We're delighted to hear that your vacation was enjoyable and that our location near Holmes Beach suited your needs perfectly. It's wonderful to know that you found our accommodations comfortable and clean, and that our team promptly addressed any minor repairs reported upon your arrival. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable stay in the future.
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
We are thrilled to hear you have enjoyed Sea Pirate for five great years! We appreciate your review and your loyal business!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time at the beach!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
We are thrilled to hear that Sea Pirate #3 met all of your needs and that the location worked out so well for you! Thank you for leaving a great review and hope you visit again soon!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay. We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time at the beach!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
We are so happy to hear your stay was "perfect", we would love to have your family back!
Response from Island Vacation Properties:
Thank you for letting us know about the patio set and mattress. We will see what we can do about replacing before your next stay.


