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)
Keywords: House, bayfront, pet friendly, privacy, great views
Recently renovated living room, dining room and kitchen.
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, limes and lemons.
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, jet-ski, kayak, and bike rentals. New for 2011 is parasailing right on the Key. 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 sofa or loveseat or relax in the recliner and enjoy the TV, VCR/DVD, or CD/stereo.
There are water views from the kitchen and dining room 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, dishwasher, glass top range, microwave, crockpot, blender, mixer 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
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : Extra large driveway for a boat trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed (2)
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3) : HD TV in living room with OnDemand.
- DVD
- VCR
- 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
- Broadband Internet : High speed internet included
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Bring your computer! WiFi 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
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
March and April,2012 .. $1250. a week.
May to November, 2012 .. $995. a week.
December, 2012 and January, 2013 .. $1050. a week.
February to April, 2013 .. $1295. a week.
One week minumum. Multiple week discounts.
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.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2005
Property Photos
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- Direct view of Lemon Bay. - Manasota Key Vacation Rental
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- Unobstructed view from the lanai. - Manasota Key Vacation Rental
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- Front view of our home. - Manasota Key Vacation Rental
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- View of the Bay.
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- Spacious, comfortable screened deck over Lemon Bay.
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- Large living room to relax and view the Bay.
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- Living room.
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- Updated kitchen with open floor plan.
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- Kitchen/dining room.
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- Master bedroom.
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- Master bath.
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- Second bedroom.
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- Second bedroom.
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- Second bath.
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- Bedroom 3.
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- Downstairs game room.
Traveler Reviews (6)
Margaritaville? I'll take Manasota
Guest: Marsha McOsker
(Tucker, GA)
Date of Stay: 02/12/11
Review Submitted: 03/07/11
After a repeat visit to Manasota Key, we've determined that this little gem in Florida is a best-kept secret that must be shared. Gone Fish Inn is the perfect place to unwind and relax - the back deck is perfect for just that very thing. Brisk walks on the beach are also in order - you just have to give way to the blue herons lurking to grab a treat from a fisherman standing nearby. We saw more osprey, pelicans, bald eagles, ibis, wood storks and dolphin than we have anywhere else in Florida. The best treat of all is joining like-minded folks like us with glass in hand on the beach at sunset toasting the sun as it drops down below the horizon. It doesn't get any better than that.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Guest: C from Ohio
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Date of Stay: 04/23/10
Review Submitted: 11/06/10
Dear Sheri and Tom I just wanted to thank you for the very comfortable accommodations and the beautiful private setting for our vacation. Thank you again. Everything was great.
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Date of Stay: 02/01/09
Review Submitted: 02/01/09
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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Guest: N/A
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Date of Stay: 01/02/09
Review Submitted: 01/02/09
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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Guest: Marsha McOsker
(Tucker, GA)
Date of Stay: 02/19/08
Review Submitted: 02/19/08
We just spent the week of 2/7/08 here and were just smitten with the Manasota Key area and Gone Fish Inn. We loved the location, the privacy, and the generosity of being able to bring our little dog with us. The house was perfect for our needs - we could have lived on the screened-in back deck alone! Needless to say, we have a bad case of Manasotaitis and will just have to return to find a cure.
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Guest: Roger and Sherry
(Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 08/17/07
Review Submitted: 08/17/07
Gone Fish Inn was everything you said it is--and more. We had a wonderful week there and hope to return in the future. Roger caught fish from the dock. The house was very clean and comfortable!
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