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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
4 bedroomsSleeps 91600 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
4th Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Linai porch-patio
1 Queen Bed
Master BR
1 King Bed
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
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 $600 per night. If you have a larger party of 9, we will guarantee you a maximum price of $600 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.
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 $600 per night. If you have a larger party of 9, we will guarantee you a maximum price of $600 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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House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Dogs must be leashed while going to and from beach
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please start all sheets in a single load on speed wash the morning of your departure.
If you have towels you are done with the night before and can start a towel load and move it to the dryer, the cleaners will “love” you but it is not required.
If not all pots and pans don’t fit in a single dishwasher load, please wash any extras by hand. The cleaners will unload all washed items in the dishwasher and put them away.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock
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 Caspersen Beach. Venice Performing Arts Center and Snook Haven Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby
- Manasota Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Lemon Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Englewood Beach - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
- Venice Beach - 24 min drive - 18.4 km
- Siesta Key Beach - 44 min drive - 48.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Original Word of Mouth - Englewood - 14 min drive
- Dunkin' - 15 min drive
- Englewood Moose Lodge #1933 - 14 min drive
- Mango Bistro - 15 min drive
- Pasty Shop - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Reviews
30 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Phil W.
4 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Phil W.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven M.
7 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steven M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maiju P.
17 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Maiju P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sherry S.
24 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place !!
Sherry S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steve B.
2 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in manasota
Steve B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie M.
26 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Stephanie M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle C.
12 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful
Michelle C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christine L.
15 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Spot!
Christine L.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Marina D.
26 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good house at one block from the beach and facing the lagoon
Marina D.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ben O.
27 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We will be back!
Ben O.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Connie T.
3 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas vacay
Connie T.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Vickie L.
6 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
Vickie L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Denise C.
5 Apr, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Vacation on the Gulf of Mexico
Denise C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracy S.
17 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best of both worlds
Tracy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Susan S.
18 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location
Susan S.
Stayed 49 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ellen S.
21 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting Grandma
Ellen S.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jerry B.
3 Jan, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and quiet for our Christmas Holiday
Jerry B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Dee S.
16 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and Relaxing
Dee S.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marla W.
22 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marla W.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Nicole F.
11 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Nicole F.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sheri S.
5 Dec, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!!
Sheri S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
25 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Manasota Beach
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brandi S.
11 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Brandi S.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
merrisa p.
9 Sept, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Paradise!
merrisa p.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by Evan Greenwald
Hi, I'm Evan. I'm semi retired and recently bought this dream location cottage, just ready for rental, which is why there are few reviews yet far. I live across the street most of September through March, and so am available onsite for assistance if needed.
Why they chose this property
I purchased this Bay Side property attached to the ocean front property I now live in. This is one of the last regions of Florida that maintains and protects its subtropical temperate rainforest environment, and it is on the only "canopy drive" protected roadway in the region. There are nearly 50 species of subtropical flora and fauna, and protected wildlife (Gopher Tortoises in particular), and it is a unique and welcome relief from the rest of Florida that has become multi-unit condos or high rise hotels. The natural beauty of the region, and well over 10 miles round trip of beach walking or running, along with fossilized shark teeth collecting as a beach past time, is amazing. The people on the beach are friendly, and pets are welcome on the beach and often appreciated and "loved up" by passers by. Manasota Key Road is well marked for bike riding, bike rental pick up and drop off is available, and the area does a great job at creating safe bike lanes for users. The local recreation department also supports over 8 tennis courts within a 15 minute drive, often empty, and round robin open access tennis is offered Mon, Wed, Friday mornings from 9-11 am, so it is easy to get some doubles tennis even if you don't have a tennis partner. Golf is accessible near by. Live music and restaurants are within 4-5 miles, a quick drive or bike ride. Happy hour music 7 night weekly and libation in open air restaurants is easily accessible, and Sunday night drumming circle at sundown is a weekly ritual worth attending. Dearborn Street is worth a stroll for their artistic flair shops and a couple outdoor bistro type restaurants, or a latte at a local cafe', or a visit to a local antique/collectibles shop. There is an energy and vibe to this 1 mile section of Manasota Key Road, and the cozy and quite cottage, that is worth exploring given its uniqueness. It exudes peace and positive energy, and as everyone knows, saltwater and the sea heals nearly everything that ails we humans.
What makes this property unique
For short or longer monthly stays, Manasota Beach Club is about 300 yards away, and offers one month memberships for $400, providing access to tennis and pickle ball courts, basketball hoops, kayaks and paddle boards, exercise equipment, breakfast, lunch, and 5 course dinners, if desired. A great value for short or longer stays.
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