Directly on the Sand! Manasota Key, Florida Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 83194

The house (on the left) on a prestine beach free from large developments

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Location: Manasota Key, Florida South West, Florida, USA (Airports: 45 mins Sarasota , 60 Ft. Meyers, 75 St. Pete)

Accommodations:  Beach House, 3 Bedrooms + Den, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6-10)

Step down from your deck onto your private beach. Walk miles on white sandy beach collecting shells and fossilized shark teeth. Watch playing dolphins and magnificent sunsets from your living room's deck. Fish from sunrise to sunset. Fall asleep to the sound of lapping waves. Life does not get any better.

The property has two units which can be rented separately. The upstairs, Souls Rest, is a one bedroom / one bath unit with water views from every room. It has a sofa/sleeper for occasional guests or a young child. You are eight steps above sand level with a commanding view of the beach (180 degrees). With windows everywhere, you have the true feeling of being in communion with the sand and water. Even the railings are minimal to keep that feeling of intimacy to the max.

The unit has been completely renovated in 2005 and boasts a new full bathroom with granite topped vanity. Flat screen TV, video and DVD players, and Stereo are ready for your entertainment. Free wireless internet, Central air conditionning and heating.

The lower unit, Heart’s Desire, is at beach level and has two bedrooms plus a studio/third room in addition to the living room, bath and kitchen. Heart’s Desire has been completely rebuilt in 2005 with a gourmet kitchen with beautiful granite counter. While Heart’s Desire has a patio on the garden side, enjoying cocktails at sunset is a popular tradition on its designated beachside deck on the newly purchased lot next door for total privacy.

The property address is 1280 Shoreview Drive

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Covered Parking
  • Off Street Parking
  • Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
• Beds
  • Queen Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
  • Convertible Bed
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Video Library
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
  • Music Library
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
• Outdoor Features
  • Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio
• View/Location
  • Beachfront
• Communications
  • Telephone
  • WiFi (Wireless Internet)
• Other Amenities
  • Beach chairs and umbrella, Boogie board, Floating mattress, Fishing gear, Small pet with owner approval (and $100 non-refundable deposit)
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Smoking Not Allowed
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Rafting
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Boating
  • Jet Skiing
  • Shelling
  • Swimming
  • Surfing
  • Windsurfing
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Fishing
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Antiquing
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
• Other Activities
  • Year round swimming, Fishing, Beach walking and shelling and Wildlife Viewing, Walk to mini-mart and Restaurants, Minutes from Venice with its wonderful downtown lined with shops and restaurant, Forty five minutes to Sarasota for museums, arts, etc, Only 2,5 hours to Disney

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Season .. Soul's Rest (Upstairs)      | Heart's Desire (Downstairs)
May-Nov .. $ 850/week .. $2550/month  | $ 1080/week .. $3240/month (U.S.)
Dec-Apr .. $1195/week .. $3585/month  | $1325/week .. $3975/month (U.S.)
May-Nov .. € 560/week .. €1680/month  | € 720/week .. €2160/month (Euros)
Dec-Apr .. € 795/week .. €2385/month  | €880/week .. €2640/month (Euros)

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 09/10/08
  Positive Rating
  Lynne Bromwich , Coventry UK
  • We had a great two weeks on the beach we hired both apartments and it was so peaceful. A lovely area and wonderful beach. Saw dolphins riding the waves and osprey in the tree above the house. Shirlee the neighbour was very helpful and found us two italian restaurants to try. our dream vacation home.
• 07/11/08
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  Renee & John Bagin , Austintown, OH
  • We stayed at Souls Rest 6/14 to 6/21/08 and we really enjoyed it!!!It was just what we were looking for. It was very enjoyable and relaxing. What we liked most is that it was so close to the water, only steps away. The condo was exactly as the photos pictured. It was very clean and smelled very nice as soon as we walked in. Very well equiped with everything. Nice deck with lots of chairs and umbrella table and chairs and about 3 grills. If you like quiet and relaxing, this is the place to be. We will definately be back soon!!!
• 05/07/08
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  Marcie Pecora , Saco, Maine
  • We had the perfect "chill out" vacation here. This off the beaten path home is great for families with children (2)(downstairs) and grandparents (upstairs.) The home has everything you need hairdryer, beach toys, tons of towels, kids surf boards. Really, just pack your swimsuit. The weather was great 8 days of 86 and full sun. When you've had too much sun the home has great shade from large trees. The beach is private (deeded) in a week we saw less than 20 people (most year-round locals). The waves were small, water clear and warm. Finding shells and sharks teeth was a fun time passer. We found over 200 sharks teeth, and really became knowledgable on sharks. Get a post card of teeth so you know what to look for. The grocery is only 3 miles away. It is a great base for many day trips 1 hour 25 mins to Tampa (great zoo), about the same to Orlando. We loved this home and will be back for many season to come!
• 01/27/08
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  barbara kenyon , boulder, colorado
  • We had the perfect Christmas week in this lovely home. The gulf is right outside your door, and we enjoyed the clean beach and abundant wildlife. It was our most relaxing vacation ever.
• 12/13/07
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  Nigel & Lesley Rea , Coulsdon, UK
  • We had a great week in Heart's Desire on Shoreview Drive. The dolphins appeared on cue the first time we went on the beach and we loved the bird life there and at Stump Pass beach. The weather was excellent and we found plenty to see when we weren't sitting on the beach. The property was all we hoped for and the walk up to the circle was easy where we ate at Lock & Key, White Elephant Pub and Gulf View Grill so we contributed to the local economy. It was nice to have a supply of books, DVDs, videos and games on hand in the apartment and the hairdryer was appreciated as well. We don't generally reckon to visit the same place twice but your place is making us seriously consider a return visit especially if the upstairs accommodation is available.
• 07/02/07
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  Stacey Oliver , Georgia
  • We rented both units last year on July 4th week. It was so awesome that we are coming back again this year. Unfortunately July 4th was booked but we rearranged our vacation just because we didnt want to go anywhere else. I am sure we will be back again next year as well.
• 12/21/06
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  Donna Weber , Cuba, Missouri
  • We spent 33 days in the upstairs rental from Nov. - Dec.2006. We had a wonderful time. The house was clean and well decorated, right on the beach, with fantastic views of the Gulf. We felt right at home instantly. We spent so many leisurely hours on the deck watching dolphin or lying in beach chairs soaking in sunshine. We collected many seashells, sharksteeth and a few other sea artifacts. And last but not least....ohhhhh the sunsets! Beautiful, gorgeous sunsets. We met the owners, Rawy and Nijole, our last week there. Very nice people. Manasota Key is a beautiful island in which we met many wonderful and friendly full time residents. We hope to return.
• 12/18/06
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  Linda and family , SW Floirda
  • We were privileged to have been given the opportunity to spend time on Englewood Beach in Rawy's Beach House.We spent 8 days in the downstairs unit,very large... and superb views of the Gulf from every room except the bathroom!! The amenities are far superior to most rental properties,-ie condo's,cottages, efficiency units,etc. Everything is as if the owners themselves are living there .The beach is so private,the feel of an estate-pine trees, palms,sand on your toes the minute you go out the door.Some excellent restaurants close by, also,fun side trips(ie Boca Grande,other state parks,etc)Before we left we already booked a week + for this coming May 2007,this time we will be in the upstairs unit. If you want peace, tranquillity,low key,quiet time,personal explorations opportunities(shark teeth finding, shells hunting,watching the birds/fish) this is the place.Not a touristy,noisy,crowded beaches,screaming kids type of place. A five plus star rating!
• 07/01/06
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  Liz Downey , West Palm Beach, FL
  • We rented both the upstairs and downstairs of this lovely house. We took our mother who is 84 and terminally ill for what may be her last beach vacation. Due to her condition, being on the beach was important. The accomodations were wonderful! The view is fantastic and we were lucky enough to see a manatee, dolphins, great tarpon fishing, and the sea turtles seem to love our location also. We had 3 nests laid while we were there. Definitely a bargain in a beautiful location. We definitely want to come back!
• 06/30/06
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  Jonas & Rita , Reno, NV
  • What a wonderful beach house to spend some stress free time! The accommodations were clean and very pleasant. The kitchen was updated with nice quality supplies. Then there's the wonderful beach, the blue herons, the dolphins! We loved every minute! Would highly recommend!

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