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Miles of Private Gulf Beach-Luxury 4 BR-Pets Okay-Kayaks & SUPs-Best Shark Teeth

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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Englewood, FL
  • Place, Manasota Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Venice Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lemon Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

4th Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master BR

1 King Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Miles of Private Gulf Beach-Luxury 4 BR-Pets Okay-Kayaks & SUPs-Best Shark Teeth

Super Private Beach Access (1 min walk- 100 feet from front door with private dock for fishing or Kayaking out the back door) in one of the last remaining “Old Florida” regions of the Gulf Coast on North Manasota Key at the start of Canopy Drive, Pet Friendly, 4 Bedroom/2 Bath (sleeps 9) On Lemon Bay with Large Screened Porch and Boat Dock, free Kayaks, SUPs, and Bicycles. Across the Street access to miles of Private Beach, best shark tooth hunting on the Gulf, and Fishing from the dock or beach. Watch Manatees from your private dock, or daily dolphin sightings on the beach, or see Sea Turtles nesting or watch baby turtles hatch May-September. 10 Minutes to 4 Restaurants and live music, Easy Uber Eats or Door Dash delivery location, Publix Grocery Store Home Delivery Location, Remote Work Ready, 50 Minutes from Sarasota Airport (75 minutes from Fort Myers airport) via Uber/Lyft. Located in the last remaining "Old Florida" region, with bounding Flora and Fauna in a truly subtropical rainforest on Canopy Drive that surrounds this charming cottage which boasts the largest Banyon Tree in the state of Florida as determined by the Florida Forestry Department. Great fishing off your own dock or the beach, pet friendly, remote work ready with 2 bedrooms plus dining room with desk size table and chairs and stable comcast internet. Parking right outside your front door. If all of your travel dates are not available for this cottage, consider staying across the street at a smaller 1-2 bedroom beachfront suite to compliment your stay in this cozy and charming cottage....see this property description here: http://www.vrbo.com/2660770?unitId=3231446

2 shared Kayaks and 2 Stand Up Paddle Boards are provided for shared guest use free of charge. Beach chairs, umbrellas, a hammock, and a gas grill make this a place very easy to settle into upon arrival. Everything you need for a beach vacation is provided - beach chairs, umbrellas, shark tooth hunting equipment, 2 fishing poles, Kayaks, and paddle boards. Bring your boat, if desired, or rent one for your stay, and leave it on the dock out your back door for easy access.

Please note re Pricing and Capacity: There is a $200 pet fee to cover extra cleaning costs. The published base price per night is competitively priced for parties of 6, similar in cost structure with other 3 bedroom smaller properties on Manasota Key. Beyond 6 guests there is a $50 per person per night additional charge to fairly price the property's use of all 4 bedrooms and associated costs at rates consistent with larger 4 bedroom house rentals on the Key, with a maximum price of $650 per night. If you have a larger party of 9, we will guarantee you a maximum price of $650 per night (our max nightly rate for 8 people, not inclusive of guest fees and taxes), and will refund any amount calculated by VRBO's automatic per person pricing algorithm immediately upon booking with us for parties of 9. If this pricing structure is beyond your budget, please feel free to inquire with us, and we may be able to make further adjustments for last minute bookings. We work on the honor system in terms of reporting accurately the number of guests and pets staying at the property, and hope you will honor our honor system approach to pricing this property in a way that attempts to meet the budgets of different sized parties and families.

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About the area

Englewood

Located in Englewood, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Venice Beach and Englewood Beach. Venice Performing Arts Center and Snook Haven Park are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Englewood, FL

What's nearby

  • Manasota Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Venice Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lemon Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Englewood Beach - 7 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Siesta Key Beach - 57 min drive - 57.7 km

Getting around

  • Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Original Word of Mouth - Englewood - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Obee's Soup-Salad-Subs - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Englewood Moose Lodge #1933 - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Libee’s Sports Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive

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. 39 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow....this is one of the best VRBOs we've stayed in. Evan was a great host, very welcoming, helpful and quick to respond to questions. Location is so convenient to either Lemon Bay or the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very private beach. Beautiful lodging and everything you need to have a great beach vacation. The host was wonderful and answered questions quickly. The whole package for a memorable vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Evan was great and provided very helpful and complete information about the cottage, amenities, and surrounding area. We had a group of 8 and this cottage provided PLENTY of room for us to spread out, both inside and on the porch! We were very pleased with our vacation experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house with everything advertised. Clean. Very nice get away. Gulf beach very nice! Owner responsive with accurate information. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maiju P.

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

Great location

Had a great family vacation. We spent lots of time on the beach & fishing off the dock. We were especially grateful for your turtle education thank you for letting us partake in that.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

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

Wonderful place !!

We enjoyed our stay so much! Just right for us with short walks to the Beach and Bay, peaceful back porch and comfy beds. It is a beautiful and clean house in the trees. Evan is a helpful host with great communication. We hope to go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Great stay in manasota

We were extremely happy with our stay and Evan as our host. He went out of his way to make sure everything went smoothly including helping us find all the beach amenities. The house was excellent and just what we needed, just a short walk across the road to the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Awesome!

Great locations and beautiful beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

gibbs m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
My hope with this review is to provide an honest, fact-focused summary of our stay. Unfortunately, I found the listing to significantly misrepresent the property which resulted in my family losing out on what we wanted most: a week staying in a beach-front house.My wife and I searched VRBO specifically looking for a house that is on the beach. We used the "beach front" property filter that specifically says "nothing between you and the sand." This was the single-most important aspect for our stay and we used it to narrow down the options on Manasota Key. To put it plainly: we would have never rented this property at over 500 a night if we knew its true location.After an 8.5 hour drive to the property, we were extremely angry to find out that this house is not "on the beach" at all. The house is across the street from the beach and directly across from the the host's house which is beach front. In fact, I used Google Earth to measure the distance and it's 465 ft from the front door to the beach across the street. We felt trapped at this point because we couldn't cancel. I spoke to Evan, the host, and explained how the listing details grossly misrepresent this house's location and that it's definitely not "on the beach." He said he would update the listing, which he did. However, it still shows as "on the beach" with the first 5 photos showing a beach view. The house we rented was nice and screened-in porch was great to have; however, it was not on the beach as listed.
Distance from the front porch to the beach across the street.
Your "beach front" view from the front porch towards the water.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

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

Absolutely wonderful

Our family enjoyed this home more than any of our previous rentals. The owners have thought of everything (towels, beach chairs, kayaks, paddle boards). The location is perfect for a quiet vacation. We loved having access to the beach and lemon bay. Really wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

Great Spot!

The access of the beach and the dock make this a very special spot. We had a great stay and will definitely be back. Our kids loved the paddle boards on the beach, which was never crowded. The a/c worked great too which was another big plus! We saw bunnies every morning from the porch. I would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Marina D.

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

Very good house at one block from the beach and facing the lagoon

The house is very nice and very clean! It has all that you need to have a comfortable stay! The owner i lives across the street and he’s very helpful if you need something. The house is crossing the street on the lagoon side and you have to walk for a small path on the side of the ownershouse to reach the beach The beach is very, very nice! We had a very good stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ben O.

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

We will be back!

This was one of our favorite stays EVER. You have the paradise of the Bay on one side and the beach on the other! We fished off the dock and caught tons of catfish. Then by simply crossing the beach road, we entered the beach and the water was turquoise and the temperature of bath water! We found so many shark teeth and beautiful shells. One of my fav things to do every day was to hop on the bicycle and stroll down the beach road admiring the beautiful homes and the lizards scuttling by. Evan was a wonderful host and has so many extras to share including umbrellas and chairs for the beach. Even beach towels and sunscreen! This was true paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie T.

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

Christmas vacay

Perfect location for our annual family Christmas vacation—cycling in the morning, beach in the afternoon. We are all adults, so it was nice not to have to assign someone to a bunkbed—all king and queens in the bedrooms. Access to the private beach is just across the street, and there are plenty of beach chairs available. ( Evan even had sand sifters for the search of shark’s teeth.) The house was in a very relaxing, beautiful location, and we highly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie L.

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

Family Vacation

The Cottage was very clean, roomy and had everything we needed! What a great relaxing getaway. Fishing , beaching and found lots of sharks teeth. Walk down the short path to dock and beach. Enjoyed the paddle boards and was also kayaks, chairs, umbrellas and skim boards on premises. Back patio screened is was great for relaxation with beautiful view. We will definitely be back for another stay! Amazing Cottage! Thank you Evan.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

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

Relaxing Vacation on the Gulf of Mexico

It was the perfect location for our family. It was a quiet area with access to Lemon Bay and the beach on the Gulf of Mexico. We spent a lot of our time hanging out on the beach, hunting for shark teeth & shells (we found 135 teeth), wading in the water, and watching the Egrets and sandpipers. We saw a pair of dolphins swim by and 2 sea turtles. The cottage was clean, updated, and well cared for. We used the kayaks on the calm water of Lemon Bay. It was a perfect vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Best of both worlds

This property has the best of both worlds. There is river access behind the home and beach access right across the road. We had plenty of towels, beach equipment and space to spread out. My husband fished off the dock on the river every morning. We spoent everyday at the beach. The kitchen is well equipped and we did eat all of our meals at the property except one dinner out. My family from Colorado came to stay with us and we all had such a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Location, location, location

Manasota Key is a little slice of heaven. This barrier island is a preserved piece of “Old Florida”. The few condos and motels are at the south end of the island along with some great restaurants. Cross the bridge north or south and there are grocery stores and anything else you would need. This rental home is roomy and private. 2BR/1Bath on each side of the house make it perfect for multiple groups. A short walk across the road leads you to a wonderful private beach. The property owner, Evan, goes above and beyond to ensure the comfort and privacy of his guests. I would give this rental a very positive recommendation!
Stayed 49 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

Visiting Grandma

We visited Grandma who lives nearby for her 88th birthday. We loved the size of the house which was perfect for 5 adults. Our daughter loved sitting on the veranda each morning with a good book and a cup of coffee. The house was so peaceful, private and beautifully nestled amongst the tropical fauna. It was amazing to be just a quick walk to the beach on the Gulf. Even better was that there were beach chairs, umbrellas, and sand sifters available for our use. My son and husband were like little boys searching for shark teeth each day. The paddle boards were great as well. We felt so at home there and we would definitely be visiting again. Maybe next year for Grandma’s 89th.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

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

Very cozy and quiet for our Christmas Holiday

This place was fabulous for us (family of 5 with adult sons). Spacious living and dining areas, with a large television for us to stream and watch football games. The place is very rustic, with privacy created by the ample foliage. The lot is very long - a nice walk to the dock for sunrises. A major benefit is that the same owner has the home across the street, and granted us access to their private beach space, as well as use of a one-seat kayak and beach chairs.. Thoughtfully started us off with some coffee and cleaning / laundry items, as well as night lites in the bathrooms. Most of the important light switches were labelled, and wifi is good (important if you have AT&T service, which was a bit unreliable at times.) There seemed to be plenty of exterior lighting, plenty of parking space available, and plenty of electrical outlets - conveniently spaced. luggage racks in the bedrooms were a thoughtful addition. There is a wondrous Banyan tree to marvel over, and - as I said above - short walking access to both dock/sunrise and beach/sunset is fabulous. It was a very private setting, and access to wide public beaches are a brief drive/bicycle trip - if you so desire. To the south, I found a couple purveyors of fresh seafood, and a Publix grocery is nearby... as well as a couple of nice cafes. We are hoping to return and bring some friends next time!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan, 2022
I'm really glad you enjoyed your stay. You were the first guests since we purchased the property in August, and so glad it went well. We love the privacy too. There isn't much of Florida left with lots of trees hundreds of years old creating lots of privacy. I think of it as jungle living, or at least close to it. Where else can you get temperate rainforest and beach in Florida? Only on Manasota Key in Englewood, a best kept secret. Glad you might come again some time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dee S.

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

Every year I meet my sisters-in-law for a Florida beach mini-vacation. We choose a different destination every time, and in 9 years this was the most peaceful and relaxing vacation yet. It's that beach! WOW! Not only is it beautiful, but it is not crowded! I enjoyed lazing in the hammock listening to the waves and just relaxing. It was the perfect beach activity. The cottage was very nice. It was clean, comfortable, and welcoming. We loved hanging out on the enclosed patio in the mornings and evenings, enjoying the sounds of nature. The property itself is spectacular. It's like living in a tropical forest. Evan was such a great host. He put together a binder with all the important information for guests, which can be found on the coffee table. It was extremely thorough and answered any questions we might have had. He also included many recommendations that were very helpful with dinner options. We took his advice, and every meal we had was delicious. Evan recommended checking out the drum circle at Englewood Beach, and that turned out to be one of the highlights of our stay. We got there early so we could find a parking spot, and walked across the street for dinner afterwards. It was a unique and special experience. The three of us had a nice, relaxing stay, and that's what beach vacations are all about. We would definitely go there again, and we're trying to talk our husbands into joining us next time. Thank you, Evan!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We extremely enjoyed our stay. Evan was great. He provided chairs, umbrellas, shark tooth screens. Everything we needed. We hope to do it again. Thanks so much
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

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

Wonderful stay!

Our family of 4 (2 adults and 4-year-old twins) stayed here for the Thanksgiving holiday. It was great. For some reason it felt much bigger than we were expecting—open layout helped this, I think. Bedroom w king bed was very spacious and perfect for us. Communication w Evan was super easy. He even mailed us a family heirloom necklace that was left by accident—thank you!!! Access to the beach across the street was really easy and lovely. So much fun looking for shark teeth! One thing we hadn’t realized (or at least didn’t remember from booking and may be relevant if you’re traveling w small kids) is that there is not a bath tub. Showers are both nice but it was an adjustment for our kids to not take a bath. The outside shower was the novelty that they loved though so it worked out just fine! No negatives to report from us! Loved our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S.

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

Great place to stay!!

We loved staying at the cottage!! The location was perfect with access to the bay and the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Manasota Beach

This is a great property, and the owner Evan was a pleasure to work with and very responsive. Thoroughly enjoyed our time on the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
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