Location: Manasota Key, Florida South West, Florida, USA (South of Tampa, Sarasota. North of Fort Myers, Naples)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 6-8)
Bring your computer! High speed DSL Internet service is included.
Beautiful direct views of Lemon Bay and spectacular sunrises will greet you every day. This super-clean bayfront home has a large dock on deep water that can easily accommodate a 24 foot boat. There is driveway parking for a trailer and the home is situated on a half acre private lot surrounded by palms and fruit trees. In season, help yourself to juicy oranges, grapefruits, limes and tangerines.
Our home is on a private road in the quiet middle-Key area. You will be on the bay and only a short stroll from a private beach. The boat dock behind the house is a great spot for fishing around the mangroves, or just relaxing with a good book. If you prefer the beach, you are only 150 yards away. On the beach you'll enjoy walking, shelling, swimming, water sports, fishing, sunbathing, reading, napping and enjoying spectacular sunsets! Don't be surprised if you see a loggerhead turtle or manatee. Manasota Key is a natural breeding area.
On Manasota Key you are just one mile from restaurants, shops and the bridge to Englewood where you will find golf, theater, shopping, nightlife, marinas with boat and jet-ski rentals. Manasota Key is known as the "jewel of the Suncoast", but we know it as Florida's best kept secret.
Our clean, comfortable three bedroom, three bathroom bayfront home has a large screened deck, ceiling fans throughout and heat/central air with humistat on the main upper level. The main living area is upstairs with living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two full baths. On the lower level there is a den with TV/VCR/DVD, a ping pong table, an additional bedroom and full bath.
The living room is large and has a wonderful view of the bay. Settle into the wrap-around sleep-sofa or relax in the recliner and enjoy the TV, VCR/DVD, or CD/stereo.
There are water views from the dining room table through sliding doors that open onto the large screened deck featuring a teakwood table with seating for 6 and a comfortable two-person swing... perfect for gazing out at Lemon Bay.
The kitchen is stocked with dishes, utensils, flatware and cookware. There is a large side by side refrigerator/freezer with ice maker, dishwasher, glass top range, microwave and coffee maker.
The bedrooms are clean and spacious. The master bedroom has a queen-size bed and 20 inch TV. The master bath has tub and shower. There is a queen bed in the second bedroom and a large stall shower in the hall bath. The third bedroom on the first level has a full bed and the bath also has a stall shower.
The family room has a full-size ping pong table, sleep sofa, TV, and VCR/DVD. There is also a laundry area downstairs with large capacity washer/dryer and an additional sink and counter space.
There is a vacuum cleaner, iron and ironing board, and an outside shower and clothes line for your use. There are bed sheets, bath towels and extra pillows provided.
You can explore Stump Pass State Park and its wildlife sanctuary, hiking trails and excellent game fishing. Nearby attractions also include historic sites, museums, art galleries, live theatre, movies, bowling, the Mote Aquarium and downtown Englewood's cafes and art galleries. Your choices for dining include elegant waterfront restaurants to quaint seafood or barbecue restaurants.
Manasota Key is only 35 minutes from the Sarasota airport and 75 minutes from Fort Myers airport. Within a two and a half hour drive, you can see Florida's finest attractions including Disney World, Epcot, MGM, Universal Studios, Sea World, Kennedy Space Center.
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Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: Extra large driveway for a boat trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3)
- DVD (2)
- VCR (2)
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Screened deck overlooking Lemon Bay with table and seating for six and large padded swing.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Private dock, mangroves, lots of fish
- Communications
- Telephone (2) : Local calls included. Calling card for long distance.
- Broadband Internet: High speed DSL included
- Other Amenities
- Bring your computer! High speed DSL Internet service is now included for faster surfing while vacationing, Beach chairs, Beach towels
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be 25 years or older
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
May 2009 - November 2009 .. $950-$1050/week
December 2009 to April 2010 .. $1095-$1295/week
One week minumum. Discounts for multiple weeks.
Rates do not include $100 cleaning fee, $75/week pet fee, 12% FL tax.
$300 deposit required.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Spectacular view of Lemon Bay. - Manasota Key Vacation Rental
- Spacious, open floor plan. - Manasota Key Vacation Rental
- Large living room area to relax or view the bay. - Manasota Key Vacation Rental
- Spacious, comfortable screened deck over Lemon Bay.
- Family room with TV/VCR/DVD and ping pong table. Manasota Key vacation rental.
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Hi Tom and Sheri,,, Just want to drop you a note that we had a very relaxing and warm week at Gone Fish Inn. And everything was great. My wife is already talking about another week in 2010.
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Just wanted to say thanks for allowing us to rent your house on Manasota Key. It was probably the best vacation ever for our family. We just sat on the beach and enjoyed the surf and sand. The house was great and we enjoyed being on the bay. My daughter took two of her friends. I was a little worried that three 17 year olds would be bored, but they truly enjoyed the "down time". We were all a little depressed when we left to be returning to 40 degree weather in North Georgia. Manasota Key will definitely spoil you!! Again,Thanks! Hopefully, we can do this again next year!!!
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