The Sandbox

Type: Cottage
Bedrooms: 2
Bath (full/half): 1/1
Sleeps: 6

Description

Come relax in this great two-bedroom, one-and-a-half baths, classic-style cottage located on a peaceful street just one house off Gulf Drive. You don't even have to cross a road to walk to the beach.  What could be nicer?

*****Since the two major hurricanes that hit us last year our poor tiki hut has been through so much! Due to permitting issues, the tiki hut is no longer available at this time. We will update once the tiki hut is rebuilt and ready for use.

This property was once a concert venue called "The Sandbox"  and comes complete with a unique backyard, pool, and your own private tiki, as well as a sunset viewing deck!

The Primary bedroom has its own TV,  a king bed, and a private half bath attached. The second bedroom sleeps two in twin beds and the living room sleeps two, plus a private TV  There is an updated full bath with a step-in tiled shower.  

Enjoy your time in the brightly decorated living room with comfortable seating and a large, flat-screen TV with Cable as well as WiFi.  The kitchen includes a refrigerator (with ice maker, of course), dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, new stove and new granite counter tops.  There is also a washer and dryer.

Step into the backyard for a tropical oasis that includes a salt water pool, tiki bar, and a small stage which is now the hammock landing pad! The fridge in the tiki bar keeps your beverages cold as you cool off in the pool or sit on the bar stools and listen to music through outdoor Bose speakers. Catch glimpses of the Gulf and hear the waves at night. You're just a short walk to the beach!  There is a cart to carry your stuff to the beach because, after all, you're on vacation.

The Sandbox is within walking distance of a shopping center that includes a Walgreens drug store,  a beach shop, a dollar store, a breakfast restaurant, a German restaurant, a Subway, a cupcake shop, a hardware store, an ice cream shop, a Dunkin Doughnuts, and a Chinese carryout!

Want more variety? Take the free trolley that runs up and down the Island every 20 minutes.  

Come enjoy a relaxed and wonderful vacation at "The Sandbox."

*PET OWNERS: This property is dog friendly for one dog with a maximum weight of 35 pounds and a non-refundable pet fee for the first week. There is an additional fee per week for any additional weeks booked.  Also, certain breeds are excluded. It is necessary that you check with our office prior to your trip for details on weight and breed limitations.

A NOTE ABOUT POOL HEAT: If you book online, your reservation will automatically populate with a pool heat charge for one week. If your reservation is for a longer period, someone on our staff will adjust the pool heat rate to reflect the longer stay. We recommend pool heat at this property, regardless of the time of year, as pools near shady trees stay cooler, even in the summer.

Our Cancellation Policy: In order to protect our owners from loss of income, ALL MONIES PAID TOWARDS YOUR RESERVATION MAY BE NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER A CERTAIN DATE!  FULL AND PARTIAL REFUNDS MAY BE GIVEN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.  Ask our office for details, or check your rental agreement.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO VISITORS OF HOLMES BEACH:
1. Per City of Holmes Beach ordinances: "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."
2. Per City of Holmes Beach ordinances, this unit cannot exceed 6 occupants.  This amount includes adults and children of all ages.
3. Per City of Holmes Beach ordinances, we are required to tell you the minimum stay requirement for this property is one week. VRC#18-000044

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Amenities

Floor No. Ground Square Footage, Est. 970 Sq. Ft.
Beach Access Yes Direct Beach Distance One House Away
Bed Size 1st/Master King Bed Size 2nd Rm 2 Twins
Bed Size 3rd Rm Daybed/Double /Porch Internet Access Yes
TVs Yes In LR and BRs DVD Yes
Washer/Dryer Yes/Yes Iron/Ironing Board Yes/Yes
Blow Dryer Yes Walk-in Shower Yes
Patio Yes Around Pool Air Conditioning Yes Central
Heating Yes Central Pool, Heated Yes
Pool Heat Extra Yes $150/Week Parking Yes
# of Parking Spaces Yes 3 # Vehicles Allowed Yes 3
Pets Yes Dog under 35lbs Mandatory Pet Fee $150/Week *See Note in Desc.
BBQ Grill Yes Security Fee $60 Non-Refundable
Dep Clean and Linens $315 Incl Linens Bike Rentals Yes Available Nearby
Golf Yes Nearby Tennis Yes Community Courts
View Pool/Tiki Hut Microwave Yes
Dishwasher Yes
Floor No. Ground
Square Footage, Est. 970 Sq. Ft.
Beach Access Yes Direct
Beach Distance One House Away
Bed Size 1st/Master King
Bed Size 2nd Rm 2 Twins
Bed Size 3rd Rm Daybed/Double /Porch
Internet Access Yes
TVs Yes In LR and BRs
DVD Yes
Washer/Dryer Yes/Yes
Iron/Ironing Board Yes/Yes
Blow Dryer Yes
Walk-in Shower Yes
Patio Yes Around Pool
Air Conditioning Yes Central
Heating Yes Central
Pool, Heated Yes
Pool Heat Extra Yes $150/Week
Parking Yes
# of Parking Spaces Yes 3
# Vehicles Allowed Yes 3
Pets Yes Dog under 35lbs
Mandatory Pet Fee $150/Week *See Note in Desc.
BBQ Grill Yes
Security Fee $60 Non-Refundable
Dep Clean and Linens $315 Incl Linens
Bike Rentals Yes Available Nearby
Golf Yes Nearby
Tennis Yes Community Courts
View Pool/Tiki Hut
Microwave Yes
Dishwasher Yes

Rates

Start Date End Date Nightly Rate Weekly Rate Monthly Rate Min Stay
07/05/25 07/11/25 $354 $2,481 $00 7
07/12/25 07/25/25 $326 $2,281 $00 7
07/26/25 08/29/25 $330 $1,997 $00 7
08/30/25 09/05/25 $214 $1,495 $00 7
09/06/25 10/03/25 $214 $1,495 $00 7
10/04/25 10/31/25 $214 $1,495 $00 7
11/01/25 11/21/25 $214 $1,495 $00 7
11/22/25 11/28/25 $296 $1,777 $00 7
11/29/25 12/19/25 $214 $1,495 $00 7
12/20/25 12/26/25 $481 $2,885 $00 7
12/27/25 01/02/26 $481 $2,885 $00 7
01/03/26 01/30/26 $481 $2,885 $00 7
01/31/26 02/27/26 $330 $1,997 $00 7
02/28/26 03/27/26 $557 $3,342 $00 7
03/28/26 04/03/26 $330 $1,997 $00 7
04/04/26 04/10/26 $557 $3,342 $00 7
04/11/26 05/01/26 $299 $2,095 $00 7
05/02/26 05/29/26 $214 $1,495 $00 7
05/30/26 06/26/26 $326 $2,281 $00 7
06/27/26 07/03/26 $326 $2,281 $00 7
07/04/26 07/10/26 $354 $2,481 $00 7

Reviews

This place is cute and cozy and so close to the beach - I love that you don’t have to cross the street! Beach buggy, chairs, and plenty of beach towels came in handy! The kitchen is well stocked and had everything we needed for prepping meals during our stay. The tiki bar and the backyard were amazing and where we spent a lot of time when not on the beach. My family loved it and we hope to come back again!”June 29, 2020 The Sandbox was incredibly clean and very comfortable. The location is great - a short walk to the beach (through a back path). The pool area was great! We loved the tiki bar! We would definitely go again! 5 Stars 9/17/19 Beachy Pefection! 5 Stars! This little gem was the perfect home away from home for our family of 6 with kids ages ranged from 23 to 10. Plenty of comfy beds, ample linens, beach towels etc so we were never without. The backyard is truly an oasis. We opted for the pool heat and were happy we did. We used every inch of the back yard, music played daily, walked to the beach to play bocce and football, and just relaxed in the sun. It’s in the perfect location too - easy access to the trolley and shops. You can’t go wrong with this house and we would absolutely rent it again on our next trip to AMI! December 21, 2018 Private Little Oasis Steps From the Beach We stayed here for 4 nights after 3 days at Universal. We needed some down time at the beach. We chose this cottage over a condo right on the ocean because we didn't want to share a pool with anyone else. It was nice heading out to the beach in the morning or evenings, then coming back, showering off right by the pool, then jumping in for a nice leisurely swim with our kiddos. There is a fence in the back that you can exit through to walk to the beach and it takes all of 60 seconds to get to the beautiful sandy shores. There's even a deck by the pool with a view of the ocean if you enjoy sipping coffee or reading with the ocean in sight. This area was quiet and quaint. We loved it. Very close to mom and pop beach restaurants and Publix for groceries. I would love to go back. No problems inside either. Kitchen was well appointed with supplies. Even several rooms for tv watching when you feel like heading in for the night. They left us enough detergent for 4 loads of laundry and plenty of toilet paper. A great time was had by all. 5 stars 10/10/18 Wonderful!!! 5stars. The place is spotless! The house is very comfortable and the kitchen is equipped with everything you need to cook including a nice grill in the backyard. However, we never did because there are so many great restaurants on the island. The beach is a very quick walk and beautiful. The pool is perfect. The tiki bar is fabulous. We hooked our music to the speakers and felt like we were at a private resort! Already planning our return trip. Date of arrival April 22, 2018

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