Location: Manasota Key, Florida South West, Florida, USA (Easy trip: Disney-Tampa-Boca Granda-Sarasota-Ft Myers-Naples)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 3.5+ Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: beach house, Wifi, Gulf, Sarasota, new, gourmet, granite, furnished, weekly, cottage, Southwest Florida, SW FL, Tampa, Fort Myers, 4 BR, 4 bedroom
Great Spring activities: We're located less than 15 miles from Charlotte County Sports Park which is baseball Spring Training home for the Tampa Bay Rays and year-round site for Charlotte Stone Crabs.
Newly constructed, professionally designed and decorated home located just steps from the sand.
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TWO master suites with king beds, a bunk room with two sets of bunk beds, and another room with two twin antique poster beds. Bathed in warm,tropical earth tones, this home features beautiful hardwood floors throughout the living areas and high-end custom tile bathrooms. The "upside down" floor plan features four bedrooms on the entrance floor and a breathtaking top floor with 15-foot cathedral ceilings with a brightly lit cupola. Brand new appliances. Granite countertops. Beautiful, brand new recreational pool (with diving board) nearby.
This is widely regarded as the best street on the island, with nightly sunset gatherings with our full-time resident neighbors. You'll never want to leave!
Manasota Key (or Englewood Beach) is located just down the road from Boca Grande. Take a 20 minute drive to the most exclusive coastal enclave in Florida and marvel at the historic and famous Gasparilla Inn. Great shopping and restaurants. Keep your eyes open for celebrities, and the Bush family, who regularly vacation here.
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NOTE: This home is built up on pilings and will require ability to climb steps. Not handicap accessible.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer : Separate walk-in laundry room with full-sized washer/dryer.
- Dryer
- Garage
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed (2) : This home features 2 King master suites - each with private bath.
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed (2) : Two sets of bunk beds in "bunk room."
- Crib : Crib, Pack N' Play, high chairs, strollers and other baby necessities are available as weekly rentals at "Cribs to Go" in nearby Englewood. (www.cribs-to-go.com). The nearby Ace Hardware store also rents cribs, strollers and all other baby equipment.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Surround-sound audio system with outdoor speakers on outdoor balconies. Ipod hookup.
- Shared Pool : Brand new pool completed in October, 2007. Zero-entry pool with infinity edges. Professional diving area with dedicated diving well. Private swimming lessons also available. Located on mainland (approx. 5 mile drive.) Oyster Creek Recreational Center. Daily rates: $1.50/children - $2.50/adults.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Professionally-designed kitchen with stainless appliances. Custom-made cabinetry and granite countertops. Stainless appliances.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Fully stocked with chef-quality cookware.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : Lots of local restaurants with catering/take-out options. Yummy family-owned Italian restaurant and casual waterfront dining within easy walking distance.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : Brand new gas grill (2/12).
- Deck/Patio : Great "coffee" deck located off of kitchen features glorious view of sunrise.
- Balcony (2) : The top balcony is arguably the best view on the island! High end teak furniture makes this outdoor space into usuable and living space. Amazing tropical breeze year-round.
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Beach View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Hardwood Floors throughout home, Custom Tile in Bathroom, TWO MASTER SUITES! Professionally Designed and Decorated, Outdoor Shower, GREAT NEIGHBORS - Front Balconies (upper/lower), Coffee Deck with View of Eastern Sunrise, Tons of Windows, Great Breeze and Best View on the beach, Views of Gulf and Intercoastal! Easy stroll to amenities at public Beach and Amenities. Boat rentals, boat slips, sail boats, waverunners, etc. available for rent by nearby business. Shopping and several restaurants are located within easy walking distance.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : While this home was designed with families in mind (we have young children, too), this home has lots of wooden steps and high balconies and it may be nerve-wracking for parents with small children or kids that are "climbers."
- Smoking Not Allowed : Absolutely no smoking permitted.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Manasota Key is one of the few beaches in the world where prehistoric, fossilized sharks teeth are abundant. Sand dollars are easily found in the shallow waters and the warm, calm Gulf waters make for ideal snorkeling year-round. This area is also world-renowned for its Tarpon fishing. Pack a picnic and take a quick walk to beautiful Stump Pass State Park. Stroll on groomed trails through 250 acres of Florida's native hammock. Several beach-side private picnic areas and secluded sandy beaches mark the trail. Bald eagle nests, beautiful herons and dolphins sightings are almost guaranteed. Launch a kayak and explore the best fishing on the Gulf coast. Looking for action? Walk to the public beach for public basketball courts, a covered boardwalk and a Pirate-themed playground. And there are Guided Segway Tours (ages 14 and older) around historic Olde Englewood and the bayfront areas. Discover what the Atlanta Journal-Constitution called "one of FL's best kept secrets."
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Discounts available for monthly rentals.
Ask about our last minute deals!
$1,800/week ($2,500/week holidays)
$2,200/week (February, March and April)
$2,000/week (June and July)
$150 Cleaning Fee. ($200 for spring break, summer months and monthly guests)
ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKERS!
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2006
This home is owned by two brothers and their families. We love sand, saltwater, swimming and especially fishing. We chose Manasota Key because it is quiet, uncommercialized and still represents the unspoiled old Florida.
Property Photos
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- Comfortable teak furniture makes this balcony the best room in the house
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- Fully-stocked gourmet kitchen
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- Open, airy floor plan with lots of windows and great light
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- Identical master suites (2)
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- Extra guest room with antique poster beds ~ and great views of the ocean
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- Kid-friendly bunk room
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- Home offers TWO master suites - each with King bed and private bathroom
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- Sitting area on entry level offers library w/ 300+ great books, games, movies...
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- Playground at public beach - 1/4 mile walk from beach house
Traveler Reviews (22)
Fabulous house and area
Guest: s
(Minnesota)
Date of Stay: 03/26/11
Review Submitted: 05/25/11
My family and I spent a wonderful week on Manasota Key. This is a spectacular house in a beautiful area. The house has all the comforts and amenities you could ask for. Manasota Key is a relaxed, beautiful area. Lovely beach, restaurants within walking distance, close grocery store, spectacular sunsets, kayak and jet ski rental, para sailing. This was a fabulous vacation, one I did not want to leave. I hope to be back soon. Thank you!
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Amazing
Guest: Nadja, Rene & Nick
(Westport, CT)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10
Review Submitted: 12/14/10
This house and place is absolutely amazing. Our 16 months old loved the house, the beach and the water. We have to agree with all the prior reviews. The owners are great to deal with. If you are looking for a little place of paradise - this is it. We will be back.
Recommended for:Families with young children, families with teenagers.
Florida's Best Kept Secret
Guest: Arlene and Chuck
(Levittown, PA)
Date of Stay: 10/09/10
Review Submitted: 11/04/10
What can I say without being redundant. Our stay was awesome. The best vacation, I believe, that my family ever had. It goes without saying that two master bedrooms make for two happy couples. The children stayed comfortably in the "double" bunk bed room and the room with the single beds was perfect for my single daughter. There were plenty of bathrooms to keep everyone happy and the outdoor shower was PERFECT. Warm water cascading over you after a hot sandy, salty day on the beach...just gave you a satisfied feeling to end your day. Our stay was in October and we pretty much had the beach to ourselves where we swam, snorkelled and fished daily. The weather was cool in the morning and HOT during the day. The dolphins and manatee swam by almost daily and we filled our coffers with shells and shark teeth. It was paradise. The sunrises and sunsets were magnificent from the views on the upper deck. Lynda was a pleasure to deal with and we felt like we were at home. The house was well stocked from linens to condiments, we couldn't ask for anything more. I could probably go on and on about our stay here but can only say...rent it, experience being in paradise with all the comforts of home. We did and we are looking forward to going back because I believe this vacation home ruined us for all others.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Great house on a beautiful beach
Guest: Tony and Christine
(GA)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10
Review Submitted: 07/12/10
We absolutely loved our stay at Manasota Key. The owners were very helpful and easy to work with. As for the house, it was bright and clean and perfect for both our families. Having two master suites kept us from trying to remember who had the nicer bedroom last vacation. The smaller kids piled in with the bunk beds and the older ones liked having their own room with the twin beds. We even placed the baby's bed in the large walk in closet so she had her own quiet space for napping. The house was a VERY short walk to the beach with a lot of nice little extras such as beach towels, games, books, and some staples already in the kitchen. We spent the week floating in the clear water on a beautiful, quiet beach. A great trip and we hope to go back!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Excellent Vacation
Guest: Jarrod W.
(Murfreesboro, TN)
Date of Stay: 04/09/10
Review Submitted: 04/20/10
We stayed April 9th - 17th in this beautiful beach home. Everything you could possibly want this house has (excellent location, beautiful views, beach, restaurants close by, fully furnished and everything you need for cooking, etc). For my first VRBO experience, this one will be hard to top. We rented a boat and caught over 40 sharks and many different types of fish. The fishing in the area is excellent. The neighborhood has plenty of activity, but is extremely quiet and peaceful. Everyone was very friendly. If you want an organized stay, and a vacation that you will not want to ever end, then this is the place to stay.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: Kay Martin
(Somerset.UK)
Date of Stay: 11/05/09
Review Submitted: 11/05/09
We have just returned from spending 10 idyllic days at Lynda's beach house.This is our second visit and hopefully not the last!We travel 5000 miles to get here and it is well worth it.It is our vision of paradise -- Magnificent house,restaurants and bars within walking distance,wildlife in abundance and the finest sunsets anywhere.
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Guest: The Spadafora & Fancher Family
(Clarkston, MI)
Date of Stay: 09/17/09
Review Submitted: 09/17/09
We rented this house from Lynda & you couldn't ask for a nicer person to deal with. This is a dream home. The moment you walk in it says, welcome, relax, put your feet up & stay a while. You bring the food, friends and family, the rest is here. The views are fabulous & even in August the breeze on the upper decks were great. It's beautifully furnished, very clean & room for all. The beach is so close we could spend the day and go back & forth as needed. There were 7 of us, 5 adults 2 kids (12&5) we had a great time & will cherish the memories. When asking my husband if he had a comment to add he simpy said,"I'd like to go back..how about tomorrow.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 07/27/09
Review Submitted: 07/27/09
We stayed in this wonderful house from 7/18-7/25/09, we had 5 adults and 5 children. The online photos don't compare to what you will find!! It must be the biggest and newest house in the area! Everything you could think of was provided - from the kitchen to the beach towels. The view from the top deck is amazing! We also happened to witness a sea turtle come out of the water one night and nest! We will have memories of this trip for the rest of our lives and hope to return next year.
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Guest: Vicki Lieuwen
(Sioux Falls, SD)
Date of Stay: 07/03/09
Review Submitted: 07/03/09
Our family had the opportunity to stay in this beautiful beach home May 9-May 16. We had 7 adults and one 2 year old. There was so much room that we never felt crowded at all. The decor of the home looks like it was a magazine featured home. There are decks off of almost every room in the house which offer beautiful views of the ocean. We spent many hours sitting out on the deck. Absolutely everything that we could have wanted was available for us to use. The home is located within just a couple hours drive to Tampa or Olrando so some of us took the opportunity to do some things there but we also spent many hours just relaxing on what felt like our own private beach just a few steps from the home. This was definitely one of the most enjoyable vacations we've had. Thank you for allowing us to use your home. We hope to be back sometime!
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Guest: John Smack & family
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Date of Stay: 03/03/09
Review Submitted: 03/03/09
We had an amazing time. Having gone there for 8 years this was by far our nicest accommodations. You are very generous with what you leave for guest and we appreciated it. Every other place we stayed everything was cleaned out prior to the next tenant. It really felt like home. Only thing I would have changed would have been taking 2 weeks instead of one....maybe next year :)
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