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SS Salamander North | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5196 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

SS Salamander North | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool

VRC16-000499

Your Cozy Island Getaway in Holmes Beach
Just one block from the sugar-white sands of the Gulf, SS Salamander North is a 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath duplex that blends island charm, modern comforts, and a shared heated pool—all within walking distance of restaurants, shops, and the free island trolley.

“Perfect location! A short walk to the beach, a huge pool, and a cozy home—this rental exceeded expectations.” – Larissa T.

The Home
Primary Bedroom: Queen bed
Guest Bedroom: Full bed + Twin bed
Kitchen: Fully stocked for home-cooked meals
Living Room: 55” Smart TV, comfortable furnishings
Laundry: Shared full-size washer & dryer

“The home was spotless, the kitchen had everything we needed, and we loved eating meals outside.” – Meredith B.

Outdoor Oasis
Heated Pool (Shared with South Unit) – Spacious and surrounded by lush landscaping
Grill & Fire Pit Table – Perfect for outdoor dining
Outdoor Shower – Rinse off after a beach day
Covered Parking – Two spaces per unit

“The pool and backyard were even better than the photos. We spent hours lounging by the water.” – Bill Y.

Exclusive Guest Perks
After booking, you’ll receive access to our Digital Guidebook, where you can pre-arrange bike rentals, beach chairs, umbrellas, infant gear, mobility aids, and more—all ready and waiting upon arrival!

“Loved the convenience of having beach gear available—it made our stay effortless!” – Blaise P.

Perfect Location
This home is steps from the beach and within walking distance to:
Local bars, restaurants, and ice cream shops
Boutiques and shopping
Free island trolley for easy exploring

“We’ve been renting here for years—the location is unbeatable. Quiet, close to everything, and so relaxing!” – Larry O.

Need More Space?
Rent both sides of the duplex to accommodate up to 10 guests—perfect for families and groups!

Know Before You Go:
7-night minimum stay
No pets allowed
Quiet hours observed for a peaceful stay

Book SS Salamander North today and experience the best of Holmes Beach!

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.

Property manager

Island Vacation Properties

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Golfing nearby
  • Theme park 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,112 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
2531-174493

About the neighborhood

Map
Holmes Beach, Florida

What's nearby

  • Holmes Beach Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manatee Public Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • West Coast Surf Shop - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Anna Maria Beach - 8 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Bean Point Beach - 8 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anna Maria Island Beach Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sandbar Seafood & Spirits - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Waterfront Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Skinny's Place - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ginny's & Jane E's Bakery Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SS Salamander North | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SS Salamander North | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at SS Salamander North | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SS Salamander North | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SS Salamander North | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Bradenton Beach and Holmes Beach Beaches. Island Gallery West and Manatee Public Beach are also within 15 minutes.

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SS Salamander North | Steps to the Beach + Heated Pool Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Blaise P.

Family vacation

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 house in a nice area. Short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Place was great

Great location, nice amenities, and the pool was perfect. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Britt O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ms

Great trip
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks

Great location and house meet our needs perfectly!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this location

Walk to the beach for sunsets, midway between Pine St AMI and Bradenton Beach. Easy walk or bike ride to entertainment and eating options, nice options in back yard (bbq, fire pit, pool, hammock). Have to say on shortcomings is arrived with barely any toilet paper or papertowels or garbage bags...I hate buying that stuff on vacation...otherwise great.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Eight time renter

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: Lovely experience! Owners have greatly improved the condo in the last 2 years. The rental agency and staff--Susan and Amy--are wonderful to work with. Pool is great, and location is great. Going back next year!!
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10/10 Excellent

Kasey B.

A Terrific Vacation Experience!

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 thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Anna Maria Island. The house and premises were beautiful and we were super close to everything, in all directions. The backyard oasis and pool were spactious and relaxing. The house was very accommodating and had everything we needed.
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10/10 Excellent

Bill Y.

Incredible Location, Comfy House, Great Pool. Needs Some Updates

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: I'll make this one easy for you:1) you'll be about a 30 second walk to the beach entrance. 2) the 2-bedroom house will sleep 4 wonderfully. I wouldn't want more than that.3) the balcony was a joy in the mornings and evenings.4) the pool (and in fact the whole back yard) is not done justice by the photos. It was great.5) The kitchen was ready to search for things, and be a little underwhelmed by what you find (not strange for a rental, but still). Little things like a comically bad toaster seem small...unless you need a toaster. The ice maker was a champion though.6) The laundry room is shared with your neighbor...may not be a big deal for you, but worth noting.7) The beach gear provided is pretty janky...bring your own if you can.8) Unless you're intending to spend a lot of time in the north side of the island, I don't think a golf cart rental is needed. The location is really good - close to bars, shops, ice cream, etc. ...and that's really it. If you have two families of four...I highly recommend renting both duplexes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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8/10 Good

Kristen S.

8 Years and counting

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: Salamander has been a wonderful place for us and our dog. Location is perfect and condo is very nice. We will continue to rent unless circumstances change.
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6/10 Okay

Kaitlyn J.

VACATION 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was okay this time. The bed was broken upon arrival, not the cleanest as we found items underneath dressers and cockroaches.
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith R.

Wonderful!

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: Everything was perfect! We especially loved the pool and the quick walk to the beach. We didn't want to leave!
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10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

2021 vacation

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: Rental was convenient and easy. We had a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Perfection

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 totally enjoy Salamandar North. The place is beautiful, the location ideal, and the agency very helpful. Couldn’t ask for better.
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8/10 Good

Leah M.

Close to beach and beautiful pool

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: This house is located about a 3 min. walk away from the beautiful beach. The pool and backyard are beautiful and well maintained and there are plenty of pool toys, beach chairs, etc. The kitchen is well equipped. My only complaints are the matresses are cheap, hard and very uncomfortable and the sheets are like sandpaper. The twin beds in the second bedroom didn't even have head boards. They really need to update the beds in this rental. The tub in the bathroom hardly drained and we ended up having to plunge it twice. The bathroom window was also missing a curtain and the neighbors could see right in at night from their crows nest. A few simple changes would take this rental from good to great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Repeat vacationers

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: We really love Salamander. It is beautifully located, has a beautiful pool, and is managed very well by Island Vacation Properties. We have been coming for 7 years and enjoy it greatly. Only two glitches. Living room furniture needs upgraded. It is not equal to rest of the place. And WIFI is not strong in unit. Minor problems, but would be nice.
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8/10 Good

Kaitlyn J.

Vacation review

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: All in all it was a very nice place to get away for vacation. The close access to a not crowded beach was great.Was not pleased with how dirty the pool was all week until the day before we left they came to finally clean it.
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10/10 Excellent

Larissa T.

Amazing location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 loved the rental! We were very happy with location. The rental was better then we expected, the pool was HUGE...our kids spent endless hours in it. We loved the bonus outdoor shower. The rental was clean and well maintained. Plenty of room for our family of 6!

10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda H., Midland, MI.,USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise Found!

Beautiful heated pool, close to beach, decorated nicely and the lanai was wonderful. Kitchen supplied with excellent cookware etc. Beds comfortable, nice linens....needs some screens repaired and minor other things. Over all wonderful experience! Best was the pool and Beach!