.9 Mi to MANASOTA BEACH~The Shell House~ Bike to Beach!

☀️🏝️Manasota Beach awaits you! Drive down picturesque Manasota Beach Rd. and turn onto a private, dead end road with a Sarasota county walking path at the end. LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. This manasota beach neighborhood has long been hailed the best in the area-for its proximity to manasota beach (0.9 miles/5 min bike/2 min drive) secluded properties and the many wildlife preserves-from the Florida scrub jay to the gopher tortoise. Don't get stuck in a "south venice" or a location south of Manasota Beach road-this is where it's at!

Our VRBO boasts true hospitality with no detail left untouched. From plush spa rolled-towels to local Sarasota coffee and FIJI water! If you’re looking for a thoughtful, boutique-like home, that is entirely cared for by its owners-read on…

Home has few neighbors, backyard entirely fenced, ultra private. You will be amazed at the level of privacy this home offers.

FLOOR-PLAN is the perfect "split" layout: 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths on opposite sides of the home making it ideal for one couple, two, or a couple with children. Offers the ultimate privacy!

MAIN ENTRANCE/FRONT PATIO is a lovely paver patio with high-top dining set to enjoy that morning coffee or evening dinner. Behind the front door is a sunny, very fun space that emphasizes vacation fun! Decorated in a cool, updated bohemian-beach style, you will feel right at home.

LIVING ROOM offers a giant TV equipped w/YOUTUBE TV and plenty of options. Relax after a fun day at the beach or exploring the area, very comfortable! A smart TV offers complimentary youtube TV with ability to sign into your Netflix, Hulu or other accounts. Fiber optic internet service allows FAST streaming, browsing for all your devices.

KITCHEN is open to living room and sunroom, with seating at the KITCHEN BAR.

GAME CENTER is stocked with games, cards, and more.

The BACKYARD DECK is brand new and has many seating options, covered by the giant oak tree-providing partial shade in the sunny Florida weather. If you're like any of our guests, you will spend a great amount of time on our backyard deck. Our little backyard oasis is a charming nook of comfort: high top table, lounge chairs, high end grill, chiminea for any chilly nights. If you love listening/watching wildlife, this is the home for you! The birds are always chirping (we provide extra bird seed!) Cook on the high-end GRILL w/rotisserie option and unlimited propane or light the CHIMINEA for a cozy ambiance. Settle in to the comfortable seating area covered by a new lighted umbrella and overhead string lights! The serene, beachy ambiance the deck offers is just what you need.

BEDROOMS: "SPLIT" plan so on opposite sides of the home-offers exceptional privacy from another couple or your kids! MAIN BEDROOM has ensuite full bath and feels like a serene suite. GUEST BEDROOM is on opposite side of home with pocket door that secludes it and it's bathroom. Towels, linens are of highest quality, we even include tropical shampoo, soaps and more.

WASHER AND DRYER are right inside the garage as well as complimentary laundry soap.

The WALL OF BEACH FUN awaits you. From beautiful beach towels to BICYCLES, flippers, frisbee, paddle ball, rafts and shell/sharks tooth hunting rakes, we've got you covered. We've even included sunblock and bug spray! Many options for beach chairs, umbrella and even a beach wagon buggy to pile it all in. After you return from the beach, head to the OUTDOOR SHOWER right outside shower and rinse off.

Beach is 2 MINUTE DRIVE, 5 MINUTE BIKE, 15 MINUTE WALK. During "season" Jan-March the main Manasota Beach Road is busy, we recommend our side street shortcut, we've provided an easy map.

We have everything you need for an amazing vacation or a remote worker looking for sun and fun-we even have a DESK (provided upon request.)

Experience the Englewood-Venice-Sarasota area like never before. Manasota beach facilities have been recently beautifully remodeled with plentiful pavilions and picnic areas with grills. Plenty of options for fishing-from calm intercoastal waters to the gulf-ask us about fishing and we'll "hook" you up! Gulf waters tend to be calm and tranquil, perfect for swimming, wading or snorkeling or paddleboarding. We have created a mini "chamber of commerce" with lots of brochures, menus and information about our beautiful Sarasota county area. So many things to do, you will readily take advantage of our many recommendations for the area-from the best places to fish to kayaking, manatee & dolphin watching, finding sharks teeth, restaurants and so much more. We are always a text away for recommendations! Short drive to great area restaurants, let us share our area expertise and suggest. Find our welcome book on arrival with tips, hints and great info for an unforgettable vacation. We love hospitality, and all the little details that compliment a wonderful stay.

*We are always making improvements/updates after every guest, check back for photo updates as they happen.*

THINGS TO DO:
(For a complete guide, please refer to our "welcome binder" of area tips, tricks and tons of info upon arrival.) We have included every possible flyer, map and area information we could from 2 different local Chamber of Commerces. No need to google, we've got you covered!

-Historic Dearborn Street (Englewood's Main Street) for cute restaurants and shops
-Historic Venice Mainstreet for a day full of shopping unique boutiques by the beach and great eats!
-The Venice Theatre (15 minutes)
-Fishing-pole/lure/rig setup upon request or reserve a charter boat locally.
Inshore: flounder, snook, redfish, jacks, snapper, catfish, black drum, sheepshead, sharks, tarpon. Offshore: tarpon, mackerel, grouper, amber jack, red snapper, baracuta, goliath grouper, red/black grouper, kingfish and many more.
-Local Golf Cart Business will drop off/pickup if you would like to rent one!
-Biking
-Golfing (great short course and driving range in Venice) as well as multiple area public courses
-Drum Circles at the beach
-Farmers Markets: Thursday is Englewood, Saturday is Venice and they are popular!
-Boca Grande-the "Tarpon Capital of the world" spend a day biking , eating and shopping or fishing
-Spring Training (Atlanta Braves are right down the road)
-Publix (our higher end grocery store: 4 miles down the street) Target, Walmart in nearby Venice (4-5 miles)
-Tampa Bay Bucs, The Lighting and The Rays Sporting Events
-Boat, Paddle Board Rentals, even parasailing 5 miles away
-Venice South Jetty: fishing, relaxing or eating at Sharky's or Fins
-Mote Marine (40 minutes)
-Selby Gardens (40 minutes)
-St. Armands Circle (stroll amazing shops & restaurants) beaches too-Lido is very popular
-Siesta Key Beach (you have to experience just one day here-it's quite famous.) Then stroll the adorable little shopping and eating district
-Segway Tours downtown Sarasota
-Disney World, Water Parks (Orlando-3 hours)