Holiday planning
Family time
A Week Around Easter Weekend on Anna Maria Island (Holmes Beach)
With a 7-night minimum, Easter weekend becomes a simple family week with beach time built in.
Sandbox Beach House keeps the plan easy: private pool, beach access, and a cozy layout for up to 6 guests.
Best for
Best for families who want Easter weekend with room to relax around it.
Live calendar
Easter Weekend: Sunday, March 28, 2027
Booked: the week of Easter Weekend is not open for a 7-night stay on the live calendar. The nearest open windows are Nov 30 - Dec 16, 2026 and Jul 12-24, 2027.
In this rate period, the online booking needs a Saturday check-in; check-out can be any day, as long as the stay is at least 7 nights. For another arrival day, call the BeachRentals.Mobi office at 941-778-1979.
Highlights
- *A light, sunny holiday week with room to relax.
- *Private saltwater pool. Pool heat is added to online bookings by default ($150 for a one-week stay; the office adjusts it for longer stays). You can decline it - just ask the office.
- *Direct beach access one house off the beach, with no road to cross.
- *Central Holmes Beach base, with Pine Avenue and Bridge Street an easy trolley ride or drive away.
- *One dog up to 35 lb is welcome with approval. The $150 per week pet fee is charged at booking.
Timing and open dates
For Easter Weekend, start watching open dates about 10 to 14 weeks out.
Every stay is at least 7 nights, with check-in at 4 PM and checkout at 10 AM, so choose a week that includes Easter Sunday.
Sample holiday rhythm
- -Arrival day: check in at 4 PM, take a first swim, and keep dinner simple.
- -Most days: beach in the morning, a pool or nap break after lunch, and a sunset walk.
- -One day: ride the free island trolley to Anna Maria City or Bridge Street.
- -Last morning: pancakes, a final beach visit, and checkout by 10 AM.
Local tips
Plan an early beach walk before brunch or a relaxed lunch.
Keep the afternoon flexible with pool time.
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Helpful links
More holiday weeks
Other holidays on the island, or every holiday week.
Make Easter week simple and sunny. Browse open dates.