The Sandbox Cottage

Seasonal guide

Extended winter

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Snowbird Stays in Holmes Beach (Anna Maria Island)

Settle into a snowbird rhythm with beach mornings and easy routines.

Stay in central Holmes Beach with a private pool, a calm neighborhood feel, and easy access to Pine Avenue and Bridge Street.

Best for

Best for longer winter stays and seasonal escapes.

Highlights

  • *A comfortable home base for longer winter stays.
  • *Private heated pool for a calm reset between outings.
  • *Walk to the Gulf without crossing busy roads.
  • *Central Holmes Beach base near Pine Avenue and Bridge Street.
  • *Dog friendly for well-behaved pups 35 lbs or less.

Timing and open dates

For snowbird stays travel, start watching open dates about 12 to 20 weeks out.

If you can shift arrival by a day or two, a midweek arrival can open more options.

Sample stay rhythm

  • -Week 1: settle into a beach-pool rhythm and stock the kitchen.
  • -Week 2: add Pine Avenue afternoons and a Bridge Street dinner.
  • -Week 3: explore different beaches and keep evenings simple.
  • -Final stretch: slow mornings, pool resets, and sunset walks.

Local tips

Plan a weekly Pine Avenue afternoon for a change of pace.

Use the pool as a daily reset.

Plan by month

Helpful links

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