House in Holmes Beach, FL
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
Stay at the home of a NY Times best-selling food writer and her architectural designer/tech husband! Pet friendly, lots of space and charm, great location (2 blocks to beach) with private lagoon-style heated saltwater pool amid lush landscaping and beautiful rock waterfall. Chef-outfitted kitchen with new appliances, 60-inch Sony HDTV, Italian leather reclining sofas, BBQ, beach gear, comfy beds, lots of infant and kid stuff. Plenty of space for friends or families sharing. Updated bathrooms with great showers. Ground floor, so no stairs!
The beautiful pool is completely surrounded by lush landscaping, so it's completely private. You'll love the real, working rock grotto waterfall. We keep at a warm 88F/31C degrees+ year-round at no extra cost.
This unique home offers four bedrooms with an optional fifth offers plenty of space for extended families, two families sharing or a friends retreat. Three of the bedrooms have king beds. We've got everything you need for infants & kids, including Pack N' Play cribs, baby monitors, high chair, sound machine, toddler cot, kids toys, etc. We also have "high locks" on all the pool-facing doors for safety.
We want you to feel like you're staying at a friend's beach house, not just a vacation rental, so we supply a lot of extra amenities and many small touches, like a welcome basket on arrival and more towels than you'll ever need. Our unique layout is great for two/extended families sharing, or a friends retreat.
Eat inside or out under palms on the deck; both tables can seat a big group. Help yourself to anything in the cupboards, which we keep stocked with spices, oils, vinegar, condiments, etc. for cooking great meals. Two kitchen islands means lots of space to hang out and cook, eat or just drink wine together.
We provide plenty of beach stuff, including chairs, umbrellas, a large canopy, boogie boards and enough sandcastle gear to build a fortress, plus yoga mats.
Our bathrooms have been renovated with great custom tile showers with European fixtures and cool pebble floors.
We provide all guests with a 30-page guide to the house, island and local restaurants. I grew up on the island and I'm a Paris-trained chef, so I can give you insights on the best places to eat, buy local seafood and even where to find the local farmer's markets.
We have been renting our home to select guests for 15+ years. We have hosted thousands of guests. We love the island and pride ourselves on providing a great experience for all our guests. You won't find a better value or more dedicated hosts anywhere on the island.
We have earned 100% five-star reviews for the past six years here on VRBO and another well-known rental platform. We know that selecting a place to stay isn't just about money, but valuable time to make memories with family and friends. We make every effort to assure you have an extraordinary experience.
We manage our home ourselves and it is our only rental on the island. We have guests who return year-after-year who have become part of our Twin Palms Family.
Note: We strongly suggest that all guests purchase travel insurance, especially those traveling to the island June 1 to Oct. 30th, tropical storm/hurricane season. If you book during those months, if you send proof of travel insurance that will cover the cost of your rental due to inclement weather/named storm, we will provide a $100 travel credit to offset the cost of insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
(Yes, this is longer than most listings. I write books, remember?)
Q. How big is your pool?
Our custom lagoon-style kidney-shaped pool was installed in 2014. It's about 23 feet x 12 feet. It is not a lap pool. The compact size allows us to keep it at around 88F. It features a real rock waterfall, lush landscaping. Seating is spread out over three deck areas. Our outdoor deck table can seat ten at once, while the entire deck can seat up to 18. We keep our pool at 88 degrees+ all year and have it professionally serviced twice a week for optimal cleanliness.
Q. How close are you to the beach?
We're located about 250 meters from the beach, about two blocks, a five-ish minute stroll, a 90-second drive in a golf cart or two minutes by bike. We lobbied our local city council and have the only official crosswalk with lights on this part of the island so you never have to wait for traffic. We have a heavy duty cart and a small trolley to carry all your beach gear. We provide plenty of towels for both indoor use and beach/pool use, a new front-loading washer/dryer combo with 20-minute wash setting and supply all laundry detergent.
Q. Are you pet friendly?
A. Yes, we have a small terrier we love and adore. We can accommodate one dog up to 35 pounds per guest party, and guests must tell us about their dog in advance. We regret that our house isn't the right fit for guests with large dogs. We supply information on the local off-leash park, pet-friendly restaurants, plus other important info and provide food/water bowls. We do not charge a pet fee, but instead ask guests to leave a cash tip for our awesome cleaning team.
Q. How do we get keys?
A. No keys! We use coded locks only. Arrive at any time after check-in using a secure code unique to you, generally the last four digits of your mobile phone number so you can remember it easily.
Q. Is there a dedicated work area?
A. Yes, there is a desk just inside the entrance in the house in a small bedroom we call the Hemingway Room. It has a barn door and is private but not sound proof.
Q. Do you allow events?
A. We only allow parties that are essentially family gatherings. We have had families host small wedding brunches or dinners as we are set up to serve a large group of diners.
Q. Do you have a minimum age rental?
A. Yes. Due to the special nature of our home, we restrict rentals to guests 25 years and older. The individual renting the home must be on-site with the group.
Q. Do I need travel insurance?
We recommend all guests purchase travel insurance, and for those booking between June 1 and October 30th, if you provide proof of travel insurance, we will give you a $100 credit toward your stay. We strongly advise travel insurance for bookings in August, September and October - we regret we do not provide refunds in the case of guest illness, inclement weather affecting travel, major storms, red tide or other issues beyond our control. TravelInsurance.com is a great resource where you can compare plans.
Rental license #VRC20-000330
The beautiful pool is completely surrounded by lush landscaping, so it's completely private. You'll love the real, working rock grotto waterfall. We keep at a warm 88F/31C degrees+ year-round at no extra cost.
This unique home offers four bedrooms with an optional fifth offers plenty of space for extended families, two families sharing or a friends retreat. Three of the bedrooms have king beds. We've got everything you need for infants & kids, including Pack N' Play cribs, baby monitors, high chair, sound machine, toddler cot, kids toys, etc. We also have "high locks" on all the pool-facing doors for safety.
We want you to feel like you're staying at a friend's beach house, not just a vacation rental, so we supply a lot of extra amenities and many small touches, like a welcome basket on arrival and more towels than you'll ever need. Our unique layout is great for two/extended families sharing, or a friends retreat.
Eat inside or out under palms on the deck; both tables can seat a big group. Help yourself to anything in the cupboards, which we keep stocked with spices, oils, vinegar, condiments, etc. for cooking great meals. Two kitchen islands means lots of space to hang out and cook, eat or just drink wine together.
We provide plenty of beach stuff, including chairs, umbrellas, a large canopy, boogie boards and enough sandcastle gear to build a fortress, plus yoga mats.
Our bathrooms have been renovated with great custom tile showers with European fixtures and cool pebble floors.
We provide all guests with a 30-page guide to the house, island and local restaurants. I grew up on the island and I'm a Paris-trained chef, so I can give you insights on the best places to eat, buy local seafood and even where to find the local farmer's markets.
We have been renting our home to select guests for 15+ years. We have hosted thousands of guests. We love the island and pride ourselves on providing a great experience for all our guests. You won't find a better value or more dedicated hosts anywhere on the island.
We have earned 100% five-star reviews for the past six years here on VRBO and another well-known rental platform. We know that selecting a place to stay isn't just about money, but valuable time to make memories with family and friends. We make every effort to assure you have an extraordinary experience.
We manage our home ourselves and it is our only rental on the island. We have guests who return year-after-year who have become part of our Twin Palms Family.
Note: We strongly suggest that all guests purchase travel insurance, especially those traveling to the island June 1 to Oct. 30th, tropical storm/hurricane season. If you book during those months, if you send proof of travel insurance that will cover the cost of your rental due to inclement weather/named storm, we will provide a $100 travel credit to offset the cost of insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
(Yes, this is longer than most listings. I write books, remember?)
Q. How big is your pool?
Our custom lagoon-style kidney-shaped pool was installed in 2014. It's about 23 feet x 12 feet. It is not a lap pool. The compact size allows us to keep it at around 88F. It features a real rock waterfall, lush landscaping. Seating is spread out over three deck areas. Our outdoor deck table can seat ten at once, while the entire deck can seat up to 18. We keep our pool at 88 degrees+ all year and have it professionally serviced twice a week for optimal cleanliness.
Q. How close are you to the beach?
We're located about 250 meters from the beach, about two blocks, a five-ish minute stroll, a 90-second drive in a golf cart or two minutes by bike. We lobbied our local city council and have the only official crosswalk with lights on this part of the island so you never have to wait for traffic. We have a heavy duty cart and a small trolley to carry all your beach gear. We provide plenty of towels for both indoor use and beach/pool use, a new front-loading washer/dryer combo with 20-minute wash setting and supply all laundry detergent.
Q. Are you pet friendly?
A. Yes, we have a small terrier we love and adore. We can accommodate one dog up to 35 pounds per guest party, and guests must tell us about their dog in advance. We regret that our house isn't the right fit for guests with large dogs. We supply information on the local off-leash park, pet-friendly restaurants, plus other important info and provide food/water bowls. We do not charge a pet fee, but instead ask guests to leave a cash tip for our awesome cleaning team.
Q. How do we get keys?
A. No keys! We use coded locks only. Arrive at any time after check-in using a secure code unique to you, generally the last four digits of your mobile phone number so you can remember it easily.
Q. Is there a dedicated work area?
A. Yes, there is a desk just inside the entrance in the house in a small bedroom we call the Hemingway Room. It has a barn door and is private but not sound proof.
Q. Do you allow events?
A. We only allow parties that are essentially family gatherings. We have had families host small wedding brunches or dinners as we are set up to serve a large group of diners.
Q. Do you have a minimum age rental?
A. Yes. Due to the special nature of our home, we restrict rentals to guests 25 years and older. The individual renting the home must be on-site with the group.
Q. Do I need travel insurance?
We recommend all guests purchase travel insurance, and for those booking between June 1 and October 30th, if you provide proof of travel insurance, we will give you a $100 credit toward your stay. We strongly advise travel insurance for bookings in August, September and October - we regret we do not provide refunds in the case of guest illness, inclement weather affecting travel, major storms, red tide or other issues beyond our control. TravelInsurance.com is a great resource where you can compare plans.
Rental license #VRC20-000330
Amenities at Twin Palms: Big House Close to Beach, Heated Lagoon Pool, Infant/Pet friendly
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Map of Holmes Beach, FL
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsGuests loved the well-equipped kitchen, thoughtful hosts, comfortable layout, and proximity to the beach. The house provided everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jan 2025
Perfect stay
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2024
House was wonderful and the host were incredible - very helpful and caring. I would highly recommend a stay here.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Apr 2024
We love love loved this stay!
The house was perfect for our extended family and location was ideal to get to all the attractions and the beach.
The hosts were super responsive and very helpful. Would absolutely come back to this location!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Mar 2024
We loved our stay in this fantastic home, which was perfect for our family of 6 (three adult couples) and also big enough to have some local friends come for the day as well. The lovely and super responsive owners Mike & Kat have thought of everything you could need in the kitchen, for the beach and by the pool. They also provide so much helpful info about the house and the area that it was easy to figure out how things worked and what to do in town. There were also so many helpful features in the house that we loved such as keyless entry, automated lights and pool heating, several streaming channels on the TV, comfy couches with cool reclining features and also many homey touches such as books, games and a well stocked entertainment center. The three main bedrooms with king beds were all large and comfortable so that no one felt they got the short stick in choosing a room. And you can really tell that Kat is a food writer when you step in the kitchen, they really have everything you could need - good pots and pans, sharp knives, instant pot and air fryer, lots of serving ware for a nice dinner in. I could go on, but it was such a breeze feeding our crew when we didn't feel like going out. We loved our stay and hope we can make a return visit soon, can't say enough good things about the house and hosts.
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(49 Ratings)
Guests loved the well-equipped kitchen, thoughtful hosts, comfortable layout, and proximity to the beach. The house provided everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
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