Escape to Chasing Waves, a renovated 2-bedroom retreat near the Gulf of Mexico's powdery white sandy beach. This single-family home offers two bedrooms, an open living area with ample seating and HDTV, and is within walking distance to downtown Holmes Beach.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Chasing Waves managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island
🌴 Chasing Waves by Beach Retreats Vacation Rentals 📍 107 78th St, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 🪪 VRC21-000089 🏡 2 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | Sleeps 6 🚗 This home can park up to 2 vehicles 🎧 Quiet hours at 10p-7a: please respect neighbors “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”
⚠️ Please note: The beach access at 78th street is currently unavailable; our guests can access the beach at 77th street beach access point. 📝While most of our properties rent only from Saturday to Saturday, exceptions can be made. Please reach out to us prior to booking if you would like to arrive or depart on alternate dates, or stay for fewer than 7 nights. We would love to host you!
✅ Important Info No cancellation fees! Cancel 60+ days before arrival → Full refund Cancel within 60 days → No refund Extended stays & bookings $20,000+ → Full payment 90 days prior, non-refundable $500 deposit due at booking; balance due 60 days prior For reservations 21+ nights or $20,000+ → 10% deposit due at time of booking. Third party travel insurance cost is due at time of purchase Third-party travel insurance through Beach Retreats is non-refundable No changes permitted within 60 days of arrival or during stay We highly recommend cancelation insurance Guests must be 25+ to book (or accompanied by a parent/guardian) 🚗 This home can accommodate up to 3 vehicles 📅 Book your stay at Chasing Waves today and experience Anna Maria Island the way it's meant to be—relaxed, refreshing, and unforgettable!
We typically rent from Saturday to Saturday, if you are looking for a stay that is not a 7-night rental or would like to begin your vacation on a day other than Saturday please send us an email to reservations@beachretreatsfl.com as we can sometimes accommodate alternate reservations
Relax and unwind in this gorgeous, renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath home close to everything!
Chasing Waves, located seconds from the powdery white sandy beach of the Gulf of Mexico, minutes to downtown Holmes Beach and ½ a mile from historic Pine Avenue on Anna Maria Island.
This single family home is located WEST of Gulf Drive - no streets to cross to get to the beach! Chasing Waves is a fantastic beach retreat for any family, couple or small group of friends. This property offers two bedrooms; One king bedroom and the second bedroom with two twin beds. There are also 2 full baths: One with a walk in shower and the second bathroom off the main living area with a tub/shower combination - perfect for sandy kids after a long day at the beach. The open and generous living area features ample seating for winding down in front of the HDTV. Take the free trolley to Bean Point, or down to historic Bridge Street. Eat at restaurants like Beach Bistro, Chateau Anna Maria, grab burger's at Skinny's, or watch the sunset at the Sandbar. Go parasailing, take a sunset cruise or paddleboard on the crystal clear blue waters in the Gulf of Mexico.
We might be only 7 miles long but Anna Maria has everything you could possibly need for your perfect beach vacation. Traveling with a little one? All our homes come with pack & plays and highchairs. Need more? There are several great rental places that have everything from baby gates to golfcarts, and they will drop them right off at your vacation property for you. No need to pack beach towels we provide those for you. Remember we are laid back and on Island time - Flip-flops and shorts are ok for breakfast, lunch and dinner no need to overpack you will most likely be in your cutest bathing suit or bikini anyways. No need to pay the crazy high fees to check all those bags! With Publix, CVS and Walgreens right on the the island you can grab any sunscreen, hair product anything needed, why haul it all with you?
Guests are allowed up to 2 dogs provided they are housebroken and must be friendly with other dogs and people. Pet must be disclosed up front at the time of inquiring/booking. A one-time non-refundable fee of $150 (per pet) will be due at the time of booking to accommodate for extra cleaning/pet sanitation. Should we receive complaints from neighbors of barking/disruption we reserve the right to ask you to remove the pet immediately. Undeclared pets will be charged $500 and you will be required to vacate the property. By booking this property you are agreeing to the terms and fees associated with bringing an approved pet. We closely monitor all properties. Pet fee is not included in the price of the rental, and must be added directly with the host after booking.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Water park
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Located in Holmes Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bradenton Beach and Bean Point Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Fish Hole Adventure Golf and H2O Watersportz. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby. Visit our Holmes Beach travel guide
Is Chasing Waves managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Chasing Waves managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Chasing Waves managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Chasing Waves managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Chasing Waves managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island located?
This family-friendly Holmes Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Palmetto Avenue Beach. Island Players and Anna Maria Island Museum and Historical Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Chasing Waves managed by Beach Retreats FL Anna Maria Island Reviews
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place was clean and very convenient. short walk to beach. no complaints.
ron H.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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6/10 Okay
VINNY V.
14 Aug 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Family vacation
The inside was clean and spacious. Walk way to beach on 77st is block and have to go on 78st for beach access. Outside need landscape and garage door was damaged previously before we arrived. They do have beach chairs. Good location for families especially with our infant. Only recommendation is the landscape for the front. They do have a gas grill we didn’t get yo use it because lots of restaurants within 10-15 min drive
The house was exactly as advertised. It was neat and clean. The house was well stocked. We especially enjoyed the beach chairs. Anything that we needed Beach Retreats was prompt and supplied what was requested. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed staying here for 2 weeks. We would definitely stay again. The only negative thing I thought was that this house is almost right on the beach, but you can’t access the beach there. It was some type of private property so it was hot permitted. The beach access was the street before it or after it. That would not deter me from staying again though.
We were a very last minute booking due to not knowing the area, budget, individual beds for members of our family and traveling by plane. I read over reviews, looked at photos etc. Upon arrival we were pleasantly surprised how clean and well designed the cottage was as well as close proximity to beach. Andcrental company tried to meet some needs we had like an extra beach towel, extra hangers, comforter/sheets & warm throw blanket. The only letdown was pictures and rental description had mentioned a sofa bed. They ended up delivering a cot since they had removed previous sofa bed due to hurricane damage and therefore we needed a bed for our youngest daughter. Although not quite comfortable as we had hoped, they tried. Different rentals provide different things so I’m not always sure what we should expect. We would rent again if a sofa bed or extra twin bed or bunk beds were added as well as new sauté skillet pans. The current ones were badly scratched and/or burnt. When traveling by plane we can only purchase so much and also take back so much. They did work with us on a late check out for a cost since our flight wasn’t til 8:00 pm.
The Unit was very clean and ready for us. Location to sea great. The Unit itself was wonderful but missing items that would have made it perfect. Here are a few suggestions for this beautiful unit. We were there for 10 days and given each, one bath/face/hand towel. We needed to wash towels nearly every other day and were still charged 69 for a linen fee. MORE towels should have been provided. There was ONE dish towel for the week as well. No potholders were in the unit. We made several runs to Dollar Store for items that should have been there. Another item missing were drinking glasses, perhaps many were broken and not repleaced but we found ourselves washing them out daily. I think we had 3, of which 2 were plastic. There are no mirrors in the unit except for bathrooms.Perhaps an over the door mirrors could be purchased? Grab bars in the shower/tub would have been helpful. One fellow we traveled with has had a stroke and was it difficult for him getting in the shower without somehting to hang onto. The biggest complaint is where the dishwasher location.The door opens right in front of the sink so one is constantly maneuvering to put dirty dishes in. Very tight to work in that area. Not efficient planning . Also you cannot access the beach from your.You must walk to another block to get to the ocean. Looks easy till you get there. The city sent out a team to check on an easement. Bring coffee filters with you as well. We really did love our time there!!
Great location, but know this street does not have beach access; however, it's still close. You have to go around the block to the next street over because the guy at the end of the street won't let you through his property to the beach. Overall, great place.
Comfortable home, charmingly decorated in beach motif. The two different living spaces were a real plus. Beach access is not direct, but only a 5 minute walk via 77th or 79th street. Kala dropped off a beautiful blanket and hot cocoa for Christmas. Nice touch and much appreciated during the cold spell!
The home is much closer to the beach than it appears on the aerial photo, just 50 yards at most to the path to the beach. Having two living areas was great as we could move between them or split up if tv choices differed. Kitchen well supplied and the appliances were new and tasteful. Full size washer dryer a bonus
This property is in a great location! Very close to the beach (less than 5 minute walk), close to restaurants and activities. The property was very clean and had what we needed. The suggestions would be to put in a full length mirror and maybe upgrade the washer and dryer as they didn’t clean very well. Otherwise everything we needed was there including nice beach chairs, umbrella, sand toys, boogie board and property manager was prompt in ordering a beach wagon when we noticed it was missing which was very kind. All kitchen dishes and utensils were plentiful!
We loved our stay at Chasing Waves! It's the perfect location-only steps to the beautiful beach and walking distance to many shops and restaurants. We loved having two living areas especially with teenagers. There was plenty of space for all of us to enjoy. The backyard is huge and we loved spending our evenings in the front sitting on the adirondack chairs. The home is charming and decorated so nicely with a classy beach feel. It had everything we needed including a washer/dryer and a gas grill. We loved that we didn't need to worry about bringing beach chairs and towels--it's all provided. We will definitely be back! Thanks for making our vacation so easy and enjoyable!
The location is the star of the show here - even with the neighbor blocking end of street access, the public access is imminently walkable and many times we could park right at access point from extra ease dropping kids and beach gear.
House decor is adorable beach cottage. Unassuming from outside but layout is perfect. Two bedrooms. Two full baths. Two separate living areas meant my family of 6 fit perfectly. Big FULLY-FENCED in yard perfect for dog.
Shy on linens. Zero beach gear. Nice kitchen but rudimentary cooking supplies. Eat out, rent or bring your own stuff in this regard.
We stayed during Hurricane Ian and were mandatory evacuated 2 days into our vacation. We are locals so we had been watching the weather. Host was very kind to let us rebook our leftover days + additional cleaning fee.
It's a short walk to a lovely beach and you don't have to cross any big roads. It's a shame you can't just walk a few doors down to the beach path, but the homeowner at the end has blocked access. We didn't realize this when we rented, but the listing does mention it now. It's still a short walk, but we missed sunset a couple nights since 10 minute walk can make a difference when you're rushing. The property management company was very responsive when we let them know the only lamp in the bedroom was broken and the Keurig was missing. The only issue we had is that the dishwasher does not clean the dishes. I did report this once I got home, so hopefully it can be fixed or replaced. The dishes and utensils in the cabinets were noticeably dirty when we arrived. Since only one package of dishwasher detergent is provided, we waited a few days to run a load and discovered it did not clean the dishes at all. After that we hand washed everything. We don't really mind hand washing, but dirty dishes in the cabinets were pretty disgusting. We've rented many times from VRBO, and this was the first time automatic dish detergent was not provided (there was plenty of dish soap for hand washing). Maybe it's a Florida thing, but even if the dishwasher worked, enough detergent should be provided for the entire stay, since most people do not want to buy a big box for one week. Otherwise, some people will run it without detergent when they discover they are required to run it before check out. and they've already used the one packet provided. Not exactly hygienic.
Buena la ubicación aunque si bien está a 50 metros de la playa hay no hay entrada pública y hay que dar la vuelta y son 3 cuadras, la casa es muy cómoda, y está en muy buen estado, como detalles la parrilla no tenía gas y las bandejas para el horno estaban oxidadas, el resto muy bien
This house needs some attention to the structure, cement areas. It is decorated cute but I didn’t feel that everything was crisp and clean. Silverware was still dirty in the drawers. The kitchen was sorely lacking items to cook with. There was only one saucepan with one lid. At best, it was minimally supplied. There are no seasonings, not even salt & pepper. COVID?! There was no laundry soap so we purchased our own. This property is listed as pet friendly but our dog couldn’t go in the backyard as it was all broken shells. He hurt his paw right off the bat when we let him go out. I would suggest making this known in the description. We would have preferred a yard.
On a positive note, the space was utilized well and we did feel we had adequate space. The property management company was extremely on top of all. The air conditioner control went completely out and someone was sent out within an hour to fix it. Thank goodness! As well, there was no propane when we were about to use the grill. I guess we should have checked that rather than assume it would be supplied prior to our arrival. The management saw that a propane tank was brought out after I mentioned it.