Pet-friendly Anna Maria Island
One dog up to 35 lb
A Fenced Backyard to Share With Your Dog in Holmes Beach
A lot of ‘pet-friendly’ rentals stop at the front door. There is nowhere for a quick break, so every trip outside means a leash, a walk and an eye on the traffic.
If you’re traveling with a small dog, you want to know what the outdoor space is really like before you arrive, starting with whether it is fenced.
How Sandbox Beach House solves it
It is: the backyard at The Sandbox is fenced. It is also where the private saltwater pool, the outdoor bar pavilion, the loungers, the gas grill and the hammock landing are, so your dog can be outside with you while you swim, grill or read.
The pool sits in the same fenced backyard, so stay with your dog whenever it is outside and keep a close eye near the water. On your first day, walk the yard with your dog on a leash, as you would anywhere new, so you both learn the space.
- A fenced backyard for supervised time outside
- One dog up to 35 lb, approved by the manager before you book
- The private saltwater pool is in the same backyard, so stay with your dog outside
- An outdoor shower for rinsing off after the beach
- On hot afternoons, the air-conditioned cottage is the coolest place for your dog
Backyard time, then the island
A fenced backyard makes the small moments easy: the first break of the morning with you close by, a slow sniff around the yard together, and time outside after dinner.
For real off-leash running, the city dog park by City Field in Holmes Beach is fenced, with separate areas for big and little dogs. Holmes Beach does not allow animals on its beaches, so beach time is for the people.
Pet-friendly FAQs
Is the backyard fenced?
Yes. The backyard at Sandbox Beach House is fenced. The private saltwater pool and the outdoor bar pavilion are in the same backyard, so stay with your dog whenever it is outside.
Can my dog go in the pool?
Ask the manager when you request approval for your dog. Until the manager says yes, keep your dog out of the water and stay close by around the pool.
Where can my dog run off-leash?
At the fenced city dog park by City Field in Holmes Beach, which has separate areas for big and little dogs. Dogs are not allowed on any Holmes Beach beach.
How many dogs can I bring?
One dog up to 35 lb, approved by the manager before you book. The pet fee is $150 per week and non-refundable, and it is charged at booking.
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Check availability, then ask the manager to approve your dog.
Check your dates first. The minimum stay is 7 nights, and your dog needs the manager's approval before you book.