We live in east coast of South Florida and have beaches close by, but we like the Florida West Coast beach vibe. Found Bamboo Apts online. Mentioned to the owners we were celebrating my hubby's birthday, and had a pleasant surprise.. a beautiful gift basket waiting for us when we arrived! Thanks for the goodies, that was so nice and a wonderful gift!
I loved the photos of the property, that it has beach access, and looked private and secluded. The property is wonderful, quiet, near to restaurtants and shops, and our apt had everything we needed.. and more! My only assumption.. I expected a quiet beach, but it is right next to public beach access and parking for Holmes Beach. A great beach, but I mistakenly expected less people. Great family beach and the good weather had lots of people out. Loved seeing the turtle nests, all protected until they hatch. Beautiful sunsets every night, even after rainy afternoons. We drove and explored and I found my more secluded beach at the tip of Anna Maria Island at Bean Point, there is some side street parking and beach access paths. We spent one morning there, and then returned for the afternoon and sunset at Holmes beach. We saw manatees and dolphins in the waters. Checked out local restaurants; breakfast at Peaches with huge blueberry pancakes for hubby's birthday breakfast, then grouper fish tacos for birthday dinner at The Ugly Grouper, delicious! Also visited Old Salty Dog the day we drove in, and I ate the Salty Dog and hubby had frest grouper sandwich. Last dinner was Tide Tables, super fresh snapper for me and grouper for hubby and we watched the boats come into the marina with all the fish they caught. Very casual dining and Great food everywhere! We snacked, ate leftovers, and I never cooked.. but the kitchen has everything anyone would need to make meals. And bbq qrills too. Loved having beach chairs, umbrella, float noodles, towels and more! This would be a great place to come again, love to have my adult children and grandkids come, everyone could stay in their own apt or cottage. Thanks for a memorable birthday and relaxing weekend!