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Cozy Relaxed Beachy Couple Space - Part of Gecko House on Manasota Key

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Exterior
Beach
The beach is so close! We are between Lemon Bay and the Gulf.
Sunrise from the dock.
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cozy Relaxed Beachy Couple Space - Part of Gecko House on Manasota Key

The perfect space for getting away from it all. Located at the heart of Gecko house on Manasota Key, this has everything you need for a wonderful time. Steps away from the pool, Lemon Bay and the Gulf. With our deeded beach access you will feel like you have the beach to yourself. No crowds or noise, just seashells, pelicans, dolphins and miles of beach.
Our one bedroom has a queen size bed with a pillow top mattress, great comfortable couch and recliner and a nice sized bathroom and kitchen. The screened in porch is a great place to start your day with a cup of coffee, or just relax anytime. The kitchen has everything you might need to cook a nice meal and the bathroom has plush towels and lots of hot water.
When you are ready to go to the beach just grab some of the beach towels and chairs and an umbrella and you’re ready to go! If you’d rather stay put, you can lounge by the pool and enjoy the sunshine and palm trees. Just relax.

The couch pulls out into a reasonably comfortable bed for one person if you have a relative or friend joining you for a day or two. Your only problem will be getting them to leave. 😁

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Young children need a careful watch at all times.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2309160vb
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

About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Englewood Beach and Venice Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at CoolToday Park or Charlotte Sports Park.
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Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Manasota Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lemon Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Englewood Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Venice Beach - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Caspersen Beach - 33 min drive - 29.2 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lock 'N Key Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sand Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Waverly Restaurant And Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Original Word of Mouth - Englewood - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cozy Relaxed Beachy Couple Space - Part of Gecko House on Manasota Key have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Cozy Relaxed Beachy Couple Space - Part of Gecko House on Manasota Key pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Relaxed Beachy Couple Space - Part of Gecko House on Manasota Key?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Relaxed Beachy Couple Space - Part of Gecko House on Manasota Key?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Relaxed Beachy Couple Space - Part of Gecko House on Manasota Key?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Relaxed Beachy Couple Space - Part of Gecko House on Manasota Key located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lemon Bay and Englewood Beach. Blind Pass Beach and Stump Pass Beach State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
A lovely apartment convenient to Lemon Bay. Very nicely appointed. Our hosts provided everything we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a very nice stay! Ready for us right on time! Convenient location, close to our friends about a mile up the street!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marti was a great host! Perfect for a solo beach trip and included everything I could possibly need. Snacks and water were waiting for me when I arrived. The unit was clean and nicely decorated. The kitchen was fully stocked so I was able to cook meals if I wanted. It felt very safe, in a quiet area. Bed was comfortable. It was a short walk to the private beach access and I spent every morning there, then came back and enjoyed the pool. Everything you would need for a day at the beach is provided. The screened in porch was great for mornings and evenings. I would definitely stay again when I'm in the area.
Private beach access at high tide
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Nice place, great location.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crim A.

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

Nice little spot

Perfect little place to escape day today life. Everything was simple and clean. Look forwarding to coming back one day
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

R C.

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

Extended Weekend Get-a-way

Great low key get away. Marti was an excellent host and the Gecko house was just what we were looking for.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doris F.

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

Peaceful quiet area

Great accommodations, friendly neighbors, super helpful hosts. Nice beach lots of shells, found a couple of shark teeth. Shopping and restaurants in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Great Stay

Our stay was wonderful. The place was clean and well maintained. Very well supplied. The hosts are very friendly and available for concerns (although we did not have any). Will definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jim D.

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

lovely Manasota Key cottage

kudos to Marti and her husband for all of their efforts to bring the cottage back to its former beauty after the horrendous damage from 2 hurricanes last fall. Very comfortable accommodations and close to beach and bay. Loved the restaurants that were open, Waverly and BeachComber
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

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

Neat place.

What a nice little place to spend the week. Everything was clean and in working order. Close to the beach. Excellent communication with Marti, the owner. Nothing but positives for this stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

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

Cozy, quiet retreat

Clean, comfortable 1 bedroom with kitchen. Laundry (washer and drier) were excellent and convenient. Location was perfect for us.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Vacation

We had a wonderful time staying at this property. It was close to the beach and had all the comforts of home. We enjoyed the pool area, as well. The host, Marti, went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael D.

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

Man Key

Good place
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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

Great location, clean, beautiful area

We very much enjoyed our stay in Manasota Key. This rental was very clean and had all the amenities for a comfortable stay. The location was perfect! Easy access to a quiet area of the beach. The pool was a nice option as well. Hosts were very accommodating and responsive. Wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

Great out of the way stay.

Well maintained older property. Provided many options for fun. Included kayaks, fishing poles, beach umbrella’s and chairs. Quick access to bay or beach. Nice pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Perfect space

This was the perfect space for what we needed. Bed and pillows were comfy, kitchen was just the right size, bathroom was clean and overall was a lovely place. The beach was a close walk so we were able to enjoy morning and evening strolls along the beach every day. Lemon Bay was a close walk and we were able to enjoy an afternoon of kayaking. We also took in a couple of Braves spring Training games. Marti was very responsive to all of our messages and they were such gracious hosts! We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne K.

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

Very Clean and Great location!

Short walk to the beach and Stumpy free rides(tips only) to restaurants & bars on Manasota Key. Nice clean refreshing pool & enclosed fire pit area. Convenient Laundry room with detergents and also outdoor shower & grill. Very comfortable beds. Plenty of beach supplies- beach wagons, coolers, noodles, chairs & umbrellas. Free Wi-Fi.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

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

Holiday Getaway

Perfect size for 3 adults. Had everything we needed and more. Nice walk to the Gulf. The one downfall was the steps down to the water for me. I have health issues that make stairs an issue but i did it to enjoy the beautiful location on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

CLEAN, COZY, WITH GREAT AMMENITES.

Initially we had booked the 1 bedroom unit, the host reached out because some work was being done to the outside of that unit, so she upgraded us to the 2 bedroom unit. Check in was easy, communication was great. The common pool had lots of seating, and was very nice. She provided a ton of beach stuff. Grill worked perfectly. Onsite free laundry. Beach access was a short walk across the street . The unit was clean and had everything we neeeded. My husband and I needed this breat, as we have a large family at home. We hope to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Spencer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very, very nice but not really steps to the beach

first of all, we loved our stay here. The owners are over-the-top nice and great at communications. The unit was clean and quaint and just great for the two of us. The only downside was the description that said they were "steps from the beach", which swayed our decision. Sadly, they are 320 steps from the beach (I counted) and you have to cross a street that on occasion can be very busy. If you are okay with being about two blocks from the beach, then this IS a wonderful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Excellent Visit to Manasota Key

The place was very clean. There were lots of extras -Water bottles in the refrigerator, snacks in a bowl. It was a short walk to the beach. The beach was beautiful. Sparkling clear water. They were many accessories that we had access to. Beach chairs, beach, umbrellas, a gas, grill, bicycles, and kayaks. All in all it was a lovely trip and our host was great. Lots of communication and quick answers.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rita M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gecko House

Overall the Gecko house was very clean & provided everything we needed. However, description of just steps from beach were inaccurate but once you get there, ok. Biggest disappointment was "RED TIDE" which had us coughing & definitely kept us off the beach. HIGHLY recommend checking the status of the Red Tide prior to visiting any of the gulf beaches !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina H.

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

3rd Anniversary Celebration in Paradise

My husband and I visited Manasota Key to celebrate our 3rd anniversary. It is such a beautiful and peaceful place. Marti was super helpful and quick to respond to any questions I had. The house had absolutely everything! I cannot praise them enough for all the amenities included. It really made being there feel like home! Since we flew down and didn't have a car, having basically everything we needed was extremely helpful: bikes, kayaks, beach chairs, beach towels, coolers, beach bags, a wagon to carry everything, a washer/dryer area with everything needed plus our room included plenty of shampoo, conditioner, sunscreen, bug spray, condiments in the fridge, snacks and 2 bottles of water, etc. The list goes on. The location was also perfect as it was a short and beautiful walk to the bay or the beach. For anyone looking for a place to stay in Manasota Key, this is it!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

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

Literally the perfect stay. I’ll be back.

Quick responses, when I had initial questions, more accommodating than any host I’ve Ever had. Not a single detail missed. I’ve stayed at many Bnb’s, stateside n abroad. Everything from a pool w bench seating IN the pool, beach chairs beach towels, grills, 5 minute walk across the street to a beautiful quiet beach, 5 or six houses down from the apartment to the boat dock (on the inter coastal. Matti and Rod were Perfect hosts, personal, social, yet private of course. Knew where to eat, great recommendations be it breakfast, supper, know the area very well. Don’t need to bring a cooler, have beach wagon as well to tow everything to the beach. I seen nothing missed. By far the best BNB I’ve stayed at in the US, just need your bag, grocery is 10 minutes away. Marti n Rod, Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

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

Gecko House

Gecko house was accurately described in the listing. It is located on a quiet street. The apartment was clean and cared for. This was our first VRBO and we were impressed. Marti really has thought out everything. From beach towels to every needed for the beach. Chairs, toys, wagons for transport, umbrellas and more. The pool was great! The house was equipped with toaster, coffee pot and coffee and microwave. The kitchen was well stocked with pots/pans and anything else we needed to cook. The beach is an easy walk across the beach road and short path. The welcome snacks and cold waters were much appreciated. Communication with Marti was easy and responsive. Marti answered all questions we had in a timely manner. Pretty much instantly. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

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