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Flamingo's Nest at the Beach Shack. Just one block from the beach!

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A living room with a sofa, a TV, and a kitchen area with a fridge and cabinets.
A living room with a pink wall, a beige sofa, a white cabinet, a desk, and a chair.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with a fridge and cabinets.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, and a microwave. There are three blue chairs with metal rings.
A kitchen with a pink wall, a painting of a beach, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Manasota Beach
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Englewood, FL
  • Place, Manasota Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Englewood Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stump Pass Beach State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Punta Gorda Airport (PGD)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Flamingo's Nest at the Beach Shack. Just one block from the beach!

Flamingo's Nest is the one bed/one bath unit at the Beach Shack Trio!! The Beach Shack Trio consists of 3 separate units. Each unit has its own private entrance, laundry facilities, barbecue grill and outdoor dining area.

Flamingo's Nest is fully furnished with all you will need but your flip-flops. Fully updated kitchen with microwave, stove, refrigerator with ice maker. All small appliances including toaster, crock-pot, Keurig, twelve cup coffee pot and of course a blender. King size bed with eight foot closet, queen size sofa sleeper with upgraded mattress. Fully updated bathroom with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and hair driers. Indoor full size washer and dryer. Dining seating for four. Outdoor patio with plenty of seating and of course your own individual gas grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Thanks for staying! On your way out, could you start the dishwasher, put the dirty towels in the shower, take out the trash, and lock up?
If you had a great time, we’d really appreciate that 5-star review. We’d love to have you back again soon! From Rod and Heather at the Beach Shack.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Beach Shack: Quiet retreat on a laid-back island. Respectful, relaxed atmosphere. Adhere to house rules to ensure a peaceful stay for all guests.
Eviction possible for guests causing nuisance to neighbors or community residents.
No smoking at Beach Shack, including e-cigs and cannabis. $250 cleaning fee for smoking inside suites or common areas.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2026146vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this villa is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Manasota Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at CoolToday Park, or consider a night out at British Open Pub. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Manasota Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Englewood Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stump Pass Beach State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lemon Bay - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Venice Beach - 14 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lock 'N Key Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Farlows On The Water - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Steamers Oyster Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Flamingo's Nest at the Beach Shack. Just one block from the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Flamingo's Nest at the Beach Shack. Just one block from the beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Flamingo's Nest at the Beach Shack. Just one block from the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Flamingo's Nest at the Beach Shack. Just one block from the beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Flamingo's Nest at the Beach Shack. Just one block from the beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is within a 5-minute walk of Englewood Beach and Manasota Beach. Lemon Bay and Stump Pass Beach State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mabel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was great, property condition is excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The beach shack was loaded with everything needed to have a very comfortable stay. The location is fantastic with the beach and several restaurants all within walking distance. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was what we expected.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Can't wait to come back!!

Wonderful hosts and we had a fantastic stay. Walking distance to the beach, plenty to see and do in the area. We can't wait to return and stay at the Flamingos Nest.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Flamingo's Nest is best!

Cute, clean, everything you need for a wonderdul stay. This host had everything you need for your stay and the beach! We loved our time at the Beach Shack - Flamingo's Nest.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

The place was very clean, and communication was very easy. Wonderful location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful, quaint cottage with everything you need to make a great beach experience! Heather thought of everything!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Water sports weekend

Great location, walk everywhere. Villa was well stocked, even supplied with essentials. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

The property is so cute! Everything you need is there. Heather and Rod are so nice and will answer all your questions in such a timely manner! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will be back
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Flamingo's Nest at the Beach Shack was a wonderful place for a long weekend on Manasota Key..

The property had everything you needed to have a relaxing break. Location was great, it was a 3 block walk to many local eateries. The beach was very nice and close to the unit. The owners also offered many toys for your beach and surf entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan, 2022
We Love that you Loved your stay at our Beach Shack!! You had fantastic weather and so glad we were able to meet you both! Come back and see us again!! -Heather and Rod
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Beach Stay!

The Flamingos Nest was just perfect ! Beautiful little place, clean , comfortable (the King size bed was VERY comfortable) and all amenities you could possibly need. Conveniently located and short walk over to the beach . The owners were so nice and very accommodating. I will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic!

Welcoming, very clean, great neighborhood! Easy walk to beach and restaurants. Bed and pillows very comfortable. Well stocked kitchen!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr, 2024
Thank you so much Kelly for your awesome review! So glad you found our little bit of paradise confident and having a “homey” feel! We would love to have you again some time! Thanks Heather and Rod
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marta J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved it

We really enjoyed Flamingo's nest. Everything we needed was already there. The place was very clean. The bed was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

Best
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2022
So happy that you had a great time in Flamingo's Nest at the Beach Shack! Please come back and stay soon! Enjoy your summer! -Heather and Rod
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely beach retreat

This place was perfect for my 2 teenagers and myself. It had everything needed for the beach. Short walk to beach and outdoor shower was a treat! Heather and Rod were wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2021
Thank you Courtney!!! So glad you had a great time!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heather was an excellent communicator for the stay at her place.

My daughter and her husband stayed at Heather’s charming house. It’s very near the beach and restaurants in a quiet neighborhood. They very much enjoyed their stay. Heather connected them with a ride from and to the airport. I highly recommend The Beach house!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

We absolutely loved our time at the beach shack. The outside shower was a hit for my 4 and 2 year old and also made it so convenient to get them cleaned off from the beach before going inside. The reviews I read before booking kept mentioning the hosts thought of everything and it’s true. It was perfect for our weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2022
Looking up to the palms in the outdoor shower (enclosed of course) has been a 'Hit' I think with all our guests! So glad you too enjoyed it and made your vacation a little less stressful with the little ones! Come see us again! Thanks Brittany!! -Heather and Rod
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect

This place was perfect for the 3 of us. Heather and Rod thought of everything. Just bring your toothbrush.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun, 2022
You three made the most of your stay! So glad to meet you all and see your "sunkissed" faces!!! It isn't a far drive for you- so come back soon! -Heather and Rod
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Flamingo's Nest! The unit was spotless, adorable, and in a great location! So many amenities were provided to help make our stay perfect, despite tropical storm Elsa passing through! We really enjoyed exploring the island on the bicycles. We hope to return in the near future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jolie v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place!!

We absolutely loved Falmingos Nest and Manasota Key. The house is clean and has everything you could ever need including an outdoor shower, bikes and kayaks. Heather was super responsive and helpful. The beach is across the street and the restaurants are a short bike ride/ walk away. Loved it! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lona H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect getaway

We had an amazing time in the Flamingo Cottage at the Beach Shack. Communication was easy. The cottage was extremely well equipped and super clean. We enjoyed exploring the nearby beaches and of course hunting for shark teeth. We could not have asked for an easier or more enjoyable time! We hope to return soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2022
Shark Teeth Hunters! We appreciate your 'Sunny" remarks ! So happy you had a great beach experience while staying at Flamingo's Nest! Thank you for staying at our Beach Shack and caring for it like it was your own! We hope you all can come back soon!! -Heather and Rod
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If I could give the Flamingo’s Nest 10 stars I absolutely would. Heather is an exceptional host, very laid back and welcoming to the property. Easy check in and check out process. The Flamingo’s Nest gave me a very homey feeling and came fully equipped with what you need during your stay. The cabana on site is readily available with what you need for the perfect beach day! From Kayak’s, shell rakes, and even beach chairs. You really don’t need to pack much to stay here! And yes, the beach really is a block away and loaded with shark teeth and beautiful sunsets! We love that the beach doesn’t get crowded. The Flamingo’s Nest is walking distance from Englewood’s “down town” with great restaurant options, live music in the evenings, and cute tourist shops. You won’t regret booking your next vacation here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2025
Thank you for the kind words and the detailed description of your stay and all that we offer! You are so sweet and it was really wonderful to get to meet you all!! Enjoy the holidays with your precious little one! Come see us again! Thanks Heather and.Rod
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy stay near the beach and restaurants

We loved our visit to Manasota Key! The Beach Shack is a great location! We were one of the first guests to stay after hurricane Milton. The house is now in great condition. The public beach park was closed, but there is still beach access just one block away. We loved our kayak ride in the bay! We also loved being just a 10 minute walk to all of the restaurants/bars. We went to spring training baseball games on our non beach days. We saw lovely sunsets on the gulf side and a lovely sunrise on the bay side! We will definitely stay here again when we visit the area in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRETT O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
By far one of the best stays I have ever had when traveling. Everything Heather and Rod have put into their units is meticulous and truly beneficial. There is honestly nothing more I feel they could provide. They have plenty of cleaning supplies and kitchen items to use, even spare batteries. They literally told us to bring our clothes and that is all we needed aside from food. We are already planning our next trip and will be staying with them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARLEEN H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic time.

I just want to say a big Thank You to Heather and Rod. It was a Beautiful place just like pictures . I traveled to have a Happy Birthday for my Mom and sister at property my Mom 87 yrs young. Thank you Heather and Rod for opening your beach house to me on Manasota key. Celebrated my Moms 87 Birthday. Heather was so kind I had stepped on something and stung my foot and she brought me a bottle of apple cider vinegar right away. This property was amazing bed comfortable and very clean and they thought of everything including snacks and drinks with a bottle of wine. Beautiful and the chimes out my door to hear was lovely. I want one like that very relaxing. Thank you again Heather and Rod
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2021
You are so sweet! What a pleasure it was for us to have been able to meet you ! Glad that you found it relaxing and were able to celebrate with your Mom and sister! Please come back to see us again soon! We love making new Friends! -Heather and Rod

About the host

Hosted by Heather

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Rod and I are northern transplants from Ohio and Pennsylvania (respectively) that moved to Florida back in 1990. We have been married for going on 25 years and have two wonderful sons- Conor and Quinn who have kept us busy for the majority of these years with school activities, Club soccer and Boy Scouts. As we move into the empty nest stage of our lives in a few years we are working on our "Nest". We look forward to sharing this "Nest" with you as well.

What makes this property unique

Spending time with friends on Manasota Key led us to fall in love with the island. The quaint community of visitors gives you a sense of belonging. When you drive over the small draw bridge that takes you on to the island your eyes sneak a peak to the water to see if the dolphins are in view - you can't help but let out a breath of calmness as you have entered your relaxing destination. Many travelers come from the North during the winter months to beat the cold weather and stay for months on end- year after year. Others that live in Florida or the warmer areas come to get away from our everyday life even if just a short drive. While at the Beach Shack you will feel at home whether it is for a weekend -a week - or a month. The warm "Good Mornings" from those on the beach looking for Shark's Teeth (which are abundant if you look) or those you pass while walking/biking just makes you feel like you have found your Home Away from Home. The Beach Shack of Manasota Key will become a favorite and repeat destination for you- Promise!!

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