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60 STEPS TO BEST BEACH ON THE KEY! PRIVATE HOME ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BEAUTIFUL BOTANICAL GARDEN

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

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  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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Manasota Key, FL

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

60 STEPS TO BEST BEACH ON THE KEY! PRIVATE HOME ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BEAUTIFUL BOTANICAL GARDEN

WE MADE IT THROUGH THE STORMS! 😁 WE ARE REPAIRING FROM THE HURRICANES AND PLAN TO BE OPEN ON OR BEFORE CHRISTMAS WEEK AND NEWLY REMODELED. WE MAY BE DELAYED IN ANSWERING QUESTIONS DUE TO THIS BUT WILL GET BACK TO YOU. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO BOOK ANY DATES IN 2025. THANKS SCOTT

YOU WILL LOVE OUR HOUSE AND ITS LOCATION. WE ARE LOCATED ON THE BEST SECTION OF THE BEACH AND 1/2 MILE NORTH OF THE STATE PARK AND 1/2 MILE SOUTH OF RESTAURANTS AND NIGHT LIFE. WE GET LOTS OF SHELLS AND FOSSIL SHARKS TEETH WASHING IN DAILY.
***WATCH MY VIDEO!*** WE ARE 5 STARS AND 18 YEARS RENTING OUR PRIVATE HOME!! Staying with us you have access to FREE ISLAND SHUTTLE! CONTACT ME FOR LAST MINUTE DEALS! (PET FRIENDLY)

A little about our family home, we have a lovely spacious house 3 BEDROOM 1 BATH PLUS A OUTDOOR SHOWER.
Our home is spacious and has a great room and a Billiard room. There is a guest cottage ( If you need additional space which is available for rent separately on this site it is a 1/1 #7001915 ) which was the original home on the property sits adjacent to the Beach House. This is our family home and we take great pride in both of them! The House and the Cottage sit independent on a large double lot and are in a excellent location being 150 feet from beach. It is very private and unique because of the location and all of the landscaping. We purchased the house several years ago from a local artist who had it for 32 years and have redone it while keeping it's Old Florida Beach House charm. It is a rare find on the key because of it's quite location in a residential neighborhood as well as its 2 lots give you lots of open area with botanical gardens making you feel like your in you own private beach compound. It is located 1/2 mile from the state park and 1/2 of a mile from the restaurants, bars with live entertainment and shops.
The BEST PART is you will find yourself a "stone's throw" 60 steps (150 ft) from a wide private beach on the Gulf of Mexico.
Since this is our family vacation home you will find it's like being in a friend’s home not a hotel. The home has also been completely redone is furnished like a home not like a rental. It has been renovated and decorated beyond any other home available for rent!! You will find everything you will need with the exception of a beach towel and your clothes. (ALL ROOMS HAVE SMART TV's AND WIRELESS INTERNET) Also this is the ONLY rental home that we know of with a BILLIARD ROOM, featuring a beautiful Brunswick drop pocket pool table.


NEED LESS SPACE? Our 1/1 beach cottage may be the place. Excellent location 150 ft to the beach and is available for rent separately on this site (sleeps 4)
#7001915

***CHECK WITH US FOR OFF SEASON DEALS!***

WE RENT FOR LESS! JUST LOOKING TO MAKE A LITTLE EXTRA FOR OUR VACATION HOUSE EXPENSES SO WE DISCOUNT TO GET GOOD RENTERS!


NEED LESS ROOM RENT OUR 1/1 COTTAGE! AVAILABLE: SLEEPS 4

Keywords: BEACH HOUSE, House, beach house, villa, vacation rental, holiday rental, Florida Beach Rental, 5 STAR, Top Rated, #1, AWARDS, Best, Excellent, RENTAL MANASOTA KEY ENGLEWOOD BEACH

Property manager

Scott

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well behaved children are always welcome
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in the home.. If you smoke outside please do not drop cigarette butts. A full list of rules are at the home in the welcome book.
Please notify me of size and breed of pet or pets you are bringing before you book.
Pets fees will apply to accepted booking

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Caspersen Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Tails and Scales Charters, or check out an event or a game at Englewood Recreation Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manasota Key, FL

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flounders Restaurant & Tiki Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Lock & Key Restaurant & Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lickity Split Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farlows On The Water - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 60 STEPS TO BEST BEACH ON THE KEY! PRIVATE HOME ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BEAUTIFUL BOTANICAL GARDEN pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 60 STEPS TO BEST BEACH ON THE KEY! PRIVATE HOME ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BEAUTIFUL BOTANICAL GARDEN?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 60 STEPS TO BEST BEACH ON THE KEY! PRIVATE HOME ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BEAUTIFUL BOTANICAL GARDEN?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 60 STEPS TO BEST BEACH ON THE KEY! PRIVATE HOME ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BEAUTIFUL BOTANICAL GARDEN located?

Nestled on the beach, this Englewood holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Englewood Beach and Lemon Bay. Stump Pass Beach State Park is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 108 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very nice home like, great for family/friends gatherings. Suggest clarification on ad as to number of bathrooms, this place has only 1 bathroom & a outdoor shower. Great location. Will come back!
Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Isis R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Very nice clean house steps from the beach.

Very nice and clean house. Price very reasonable. Steps away from the beach! Spoke with Scott when we arrived earlier than planned and he let us check in early on short notice. Awesome week with my family. I would stay here again. Thank you Scott!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Amazing Time and great location!

Scott and Bryanna are absolutely amazing people and very understanding to our needs. Just what our family needed to get away together. Really enjoyed our time at this place. Thank you and we will definitely come back for a visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JAN H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

Close to the beach, great communication to the manager. Game room is a great bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Excellent!

Perfect place for what my husband and I needed. Pool table was fun, shed full of beach toys. We didn't need to use our vehicle our entire stay - rode bikes when we went to dinner. Nice screened in porch for morning coffee. Excellent location, nice neighbors. Big screen TVs all worked easily! Host was super nice and helpful. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

E E.

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

Beach house

It was perfect for walking out on the beach and looking for sharks teeth. Plenty of room in house for us! Beautiful setting!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula M.

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

Visit

It was great! The only negative was one bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Christie M., Georgia

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

Nice little cottage

I don’t know that I would advertise this place as a house. It’s more of cottage as there is another house connected to it that is also being rented out. Need to have a exterminator come out. Saw 4 palmetto bugs. Otherwise great place to go for the weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Whitney T.

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

Amazing Location

This property was great because it was an easy one minute walk to the beach. The host has everything you could need and more especially for someone flying who can’t pack things like beach chairs and umbrellas. The little shed on the property was full of beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, beach toys and a convenient tote to help you transport everything to the beach. Host supplies plenty of beach towels too! The courtyard was beautifully done with plenty of outdoor seating. We personally enjoyed the screened in porch for late night conversation when the mosquitos tend to be on the prowl. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of utensils, pots and pans which was perfect for our family since we tried to eat/cook at the condo as much as possible to avoid eating out. There is a propane grill too! The condo is very spacious. The three rooms are all very private since they are located in their own separate spots in the condo. Each room also had its own tv. The television in the living room was massive which was great for watching college football on Saturday. Check in was super simple, as was check out. The host was very responsive and easy to voice any concerns to. Manasota Key itself was quaint and very private. The beach was not crowded and the water was still warm for October. We visited a couple restaurants for a date night: Lock N Key and Magnolias on the Bay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

2 minute walk to beach

5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Short 2 minute walk to the beach. Lots of beach essentials for use in the shed. Plenty of towels so don’t waste space packing them. Beds are very comfortable. A/C worked great even in 100 degree July summer days. Pool table was a hit for our teens. Plenty of pots & pans for cooking. Outdoor gas Grill worked great for steaks, burgers, & hot dogs. Coffee pot is a regular drip pot & filters are provided. Restaurants & Circle K are a 2 minute drive, 5-10 minute bike ride, or 15-20 minute walk away. Screened porch & outdoor sitting area is a perfect chill spot. Have to give a shout-out to the cleaning crew. House was immaculate. We already have some future dates in mind for next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy C., Springfield, MO USA

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

Excellent location

Great amenities and location. Scott was very helpful with recommendations for the area. This little slice of heaven is just what we needed before life got busy with back to school. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Scott was very easy to work with! If you want a quiet place that’s kid friendly and right next to the beach then this is the place to stay! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

geoff g.

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

Beech weekend getaway

Absolutely loved the house! And really only 60 steps to the beach. No problems with the neighbors in beach every one was very friendly, plenty of places to eat less than 1 mile away. Had a really relaxing and enjoyable time. The owners are on top of everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee A.

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

MUST STAY!!

We fell in love with the location and home! Everything was perfect for our stay steps away from the beach. Screened in porch with the fan was amazing to relax after a day at the beach. We hope to make this a regular visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen G.

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

Another Great Stay!

This was our second time renting here after a wonderful time a few years ago. Even better than we remembered! Literally steps to the beautiful gulf beach ( where I caught several Pompano we cooked on grill at the house) a barn packed full of bikes and all kinds of beach gear made for great days, several nearby indoor/outdoor restaurants that you can walk or ride the free trolly to made the days complete. Scott is a superb host, not only checking in with a text every couple of days to see if we needed anything, he even offered to let us stay over when my wife was too ill to travel home. You simply won't find a better beach getaway or a better host!
Stayed 22 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha M., Burkburnett, Texas

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

Beach Vacay

Best place to be on Manasota Key! Outside shower. Beautifully landscaped, perfectly designed for privacy. Figs, Palm Trees, Pine, Hibiscus. All the necessities plus beach chairs, umbrellas, floats, and towels. 19 year old daughter says…you did good Mom. Priceless. Scott is awesome. Cannot wait to come back next year. What would I change? I would stay longer. Zero issues. House maintains its cool throughout the day and has a positive vibe. Turtle nests are marked on the beach. Blue water, white sands. Perfect trip with my adult children. Thank you Scott.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

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

Good location

Scott was easy to work with and let us have a late check out
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Amazing!

Great house, great location, and the house was everything and more than expected. I must say this is the first time we have left from vacation and everyone was actually in tears. Scott was an awesome host. Great communication and an awesome info booklet waiting for us in the kitchen that told us everything we needed to know about the house and the island. We will definitely be back, but it will for surely be for more than 4 days. This is the house you are looking for if you want an awesome vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B., New Carlisle, Indiana

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

Great location

Great host. Easy to contact and very responsive. The house is on a nicely shaded lot just a hundred feet or so from the beach. On what I consider to be the quiet south side of Manasota Key. We had a great time relaxing in the evening with several rounds of billiards. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam L.

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

Perfect location

This property is a gem. Englewood has small town charm on the beach. The Beachcomber property is within walking distance to many restaurants and bars. We came in December and the weather was perfect (highs near 80 everyday). The beach is not crowded. It made for a very relaxing long weekend with our friends. The house has everything we needed and is very clean and comfortable. Scott is a wonderful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgia L.

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

Family beach trip

Property was nice; great location; great communication with the owner. Would definitely recommend this property if you are looking for a beach getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Eric S., Cincinnati, Ohio

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice house, but only 1 bathroom

This house was great for our stay because of it's proximity to the beach, but the biggest complaint was that it is only 1 bathroom and is listed as 2. The owner claimed the outdoor shower spigot is why it comes across as 2 bathrooms and VRBO won't allow him to change it. The price should reflect that.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Amazing place

The beach house was perfect for our group! We had everthing we needed for the beach. Manasota key is one of my favorite islands. We will be back. Kelly
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Paradise getaway

Our family visited just after hurricane Ian, and this property was essentially unscathed. Scott was such a great host, and communicated with us in a very timely manner to let us know we were still able to stay after the hurricane. The house was just a bit crowded with 3 kids and 4 adults, but i was fully aware of that going in. Next time, I will probably choose to do both the 3 bedroom and one bedroom for the extra room. The pool table was a big plus, as the weather kept us away from the beach a couple days. Absolutely love the patio area outside. Relaxing in the Adirondack chairs while grilling was great. Look forward to going back down when things are a little more normal.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Scott

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I have been here since 1995 and take pride in my families home to not only keep it in great shape and nice than other properties but I keep improving it every year to make it the BEST. I like to get to know my guest and they like to come back that's why I have 34% repeat business this past year. Please feel free to contact me anytime with questions or to visit about our are and things to do.

I am from Colorado my fiancé Caroline is from Rhode Island. I moved to Florida back in 1995. Both of us work in the medical field. I am a USCG Master Captain and a NAUI dive instructor and we both spend a lot of time on our boat at our beach or on the motorcycle. If you stay at our home and want rent a boat, charter a fishing trip, go scuba diving or rent a Harley Davison and ride around I can help you out. Caroline is the tour guide and shopping guide person and can tell you where all the malls and outlet stores are in Sarasota which is 15 to 20 minutes away.

Why they chose this property

We take great pride in our home. This quaint beach house is within easy walking distance to a Tiki bar on the bay, fine dining and casual restaurants as well as a convenience store and other shopping and boardwalk. We have simply tried to think of everything you would want, or need, to make your vacation a very special experience. We are literally 150 feet from one of the most beautiful beaches that Florida has to offer, as well as being only 600 feet from Lemon Bay. Bring your boat, use one of the nearby ramps, rent a dock or moor on the bay. You will have direct access to the Gulf of Mexico within minutes. This is a renowned fished and boating area. You can surf cast off the beach from anywhere on the island, or charter boats for tarpon, flounder, grouper, mackerel or redfish.It doesn't get any better than this!
This home is the perfect getaway from the bustle and noise of everyday life, or to enjoy the glamour and excitement of Florida's Gulf Coast. The choice is yours:Spend a day at the beach, just doing...nothingExplore protected wildlife areas and bird sanctuariesVisit Stump Pass State Park or Dine at one of the local restaurants.
This home is only minutes (0.4 miles) from some of the finest dining and nightlife in Florida. The area also has plenty of opportunities for shopping, golf, boating, fishing and much more. We are within easy driving distance of many of Florida's most popular cities and attractions. Venice and Sarasota are a short drive, and provide many cultural attractions and unusual shopping opportunities. We are within a 2-3 hour drive of Tampa/St.Petersburg, Orlando (Disney World), Fort Myers and Naples.

What makes this property unique

Location! Location! Location! Beach is a stones throw away! 150 feet. No busy roads to cross and you don't have to walk blocks to find a place to access the beach like most other places and we are a family home not a rental! Restaurant's, Bars, State Park and Public Beach all within 1/2 to 3/4 mile. Also we are in a really nice residential street not condos!

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