NO STORM DAMAGE! DOG FRIENDLY!

Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(29 Ratings)

Apartment in Manasota Key, FL

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this apartment rental

Welcome to Starfish Stays. Our little piece of paradise is a five minute walk to a pristine private beach on the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This totally renovated Key West inspired studio is setting the standard on Manasota Key as one of eight units at Starfish Stays on the unique Manasota Key of Southwest Florida.

Starfish stays is an easy jaunt to the beach for gorgeous morning walks, shell and shark teeth collecting, swimming, sitting under an umbrella, basking in the sun or watching the most beautiful sunsets of the Gulf. Plenty of complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, and towels in the unit. Two custom built outdoor showers hit the spot to rinse away the sand and salt. We make it easy for you to relax and enjoy your vacation.

The grounds of Starfish feature a beautiful pergola complete with gas fire pit, bbq, cornhole games and seating for eight!

The fantastic Stump Pass is 3 miles south of the property. Here you can fish, hike the nature trails, launch a boat or kayak or just relax on the secluded beach. Stump Pass is an excellent location for finding shark teeth. Parking is only $3 per day.

Blind Pass is one mile north on the key. There are nature trails, docks for fishing, kayak launches, and playground and picnic areas. There are public restrooms and outdoor showers as well as more beautiful beaches. Parking is free here and abundant.

Starfish Stays was completely renovated inside and out. Our property features 8 total vacations units. 2B is brand new and was completed March 2020. Everything is new down to the stainless appliances, queen size beds and custom countertop. Starfish 2B boasts two brand new queen beds, one in each bedroom, and a sofa bed w/ upgraded brand new memory foam full size mattress for added comfort. We offer a fully stocked kitchen, full bathroom, and all linens.

Starfish Stays has eight units on the same property! Four two bedroom units, 3 studios, and a one bedroom unit. We can accommodate larger groups in several units.

We have our own private beach access, a TWO minute walk to the sand. Looking to avoid the big beach crowds? Our private beach is wide, sandy and PRIVATE.

Please check out this review from a well known blogger: https://www.ytravelblog.com/manasota-key-florida/

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Manasota Key, FL

Nearby attractions

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary

42.9 mi

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NO STORM DAMAGE! DOG FRIENDLY!

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4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(29 Ratings)

Apartment in Manasota Key, FL

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Manasota Key, FL

Nearby attractions

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary

42.9 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.8 / 5.0

Outstanding(29 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

This property was amazing! Very clean and great location. I loved the outdoor shower so you can clean off from a day at the beach before you go back to your room. Great resaurants close by as well. I can't wait to stay again! Highly recommended.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Nice clean unit with just about everything you need. Short walk to the beach. Would definitely stay here again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

We very much enjoyed our stay here! The location couldn't be better if you are looking for a quiet stay by the ocean. Just a short walk to the uncrowded, beautiful beach. And you can't beat the sunsets! We are looking forward to our next visit.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Englewood is definitely a hidden gem. Great beach town. This placing made the entire stay even better.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

Great stay from start to finish. I have zero complaints. This was probably the cleanest rental we have ever stayed in. My kids had the best time and the walk to the gulf was super short. We could hear the waves from the balcony. Amenities were awesome! Cant wait to come back!

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

We stayed here for a week over spring break. Was wonderful! clean place, comfortable stay, and well stocked with beach items (umbrella, chairs, kids beach toys and boogie boards). Loved how close we were to the beach, just across the street. had very nice little sitting deck, and bbq area too. Would def recommend!

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

We enjoyed every moment! Very clean! Steph answered any questions we had immediately! We are looking forward to next year!

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

We enjoyed our stay. The kitchen is nice and includes everything we needed to prepare and eat meals as a family. Communication with the host was excellent and the virtual key worked very well. The beach is a short walk across the street and very nice. Overall we had a great time there!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Place was great. Parking somewhat of an issue

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

This is a dog friendly property - which was completely accurate. However, upon arrival we learned the beach is NOT dog friendly. There is a trail at Stump Pass State Park that allows dogs. It's the only place we found for a substantial walk - although we did see some folks sneak their dog on the beach after dark at the public access about a mile north of the property. As for the bungalow - we enjoyed this unit. Short walk to the beach, surprising quiet at night, well-stocked kitchen, overall comfy space.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2023

Host responded promptly. Very clean and laid back atmosphere. Dog friendly areas. Grilled fresh fish. Overall had a great stay!!

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Beautiful condo

Beautiful condo

Beautiful condo with easy beach access! Will definitely rent there again!

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Peachy beachy Apt.

Peachy beachy Apt.

Clean apt decorated beachy. Great location. Easy walk to beach.Beds and furniture comfy. Host easy to reach if needed. Stephsite helpful. helpful. Could use a few more coffee mugs and nonstick pots.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Very clean and comfortable

Very clean and comfortable

The apartment was very nice. Clean comfortable and right across the street from the beach. The only problem we had was finding our access to the beach. Every thing said private property. Once we realized we just had to go through the man gate, on the restricted gate..it was very easy to reach the beach. The private beach was so nice, not overly crowded. Perfect for spot for a sunset. We would definitely rent this property again. Quick communication from the owners.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Awesome little stay

Awesome little stay

Good apartment for a night of sleep

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Perfect location

Perfect location

Communication was excellent from the start. Owners put alot of thought into details and making our month stay enjoyable in every way. Unit is well stocked. Stephanie and Linda were so pleasant and helpful and keep the units very clean and orderly. Walking across the street to the private beach was so convenient. I highly recommend Starfish Stays. I had trouble using August Locks and it probably was my cell, however Paula and Scot quickly gave me an alternative. Very nice people and excellent stay. Thanks

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Beach party

Beach party

Owner was great, very helpful. We wanted a chilled out area and close to the beach.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2021

Excellent location

Excellent location

Excellent location. Private Beach right across the road and it wasn’t too busy. Free shuttle service around the island. Highly recommend the sandbar tiki bar and grille. Owners are really nice and excellent communication with fast responses. Will visit again.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Return guests :)

Return guests :)

This is our second time staying at Starfish Stays. The first time we rented a 1 bedroom, but this time we decided to bring some family and friends so they can see how special Manasota key is, and got one of the larger units upstairs. This is such a great place to stay! Comfy, clean, with everything you could need to either cook a meal or venture out with lots of great spots nearby. Lock and Key is great for a sunset dinner, so is Texas BBQ on the main highway (don’t forget the Texas sheet cake!), Coffee and Friends for breakfast was great, Joemaxx coffee on Dearborn street is unreal! (We even bought beans to take home), and of course ice cream at A better scoop is always a winner. Red tide was pretty bad this weekend so we weren’t able to swim, but we had fun hanging out at the house playing games, doing puzzles, and enjoying some togetherness. Usually the beach is GORGEOUS, typically isolated, and dog friendly, so we will have to come back with red tide settles down. We also drove to Punta Gorda on Saturday morning for their awesome outdoor fresh market and some antiquing! Shopping on Dearborn street was also a lot of fun! So even though the beaches were a wash, we still had fun because of the house itself and the location to everything. And our pup LOVED sitting on the porch watching all of the birds and lizards scurrying by. The unit is very dog friendly! Thanks to Paula and Scot for your hospitality, quick communication, and fun surprises at the house! We’ll be back!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Perfect Weekend Away

Perfect Weekend Away

This was a great weekend away. When we were there, Englewood was a very sleepy town and perfect for traveling during the pandemic. Publix was nearby and we were able to stay to ourselves for the most part. We live in Tampa area and were looking for a non crowded beach for our daughter’s birthday and this property did not disappoint. We stayed for two nights and loved the walk to the beach and the fact we could bring our four legged pup with us. We discovered she is 100% beach dog and can’t wait to take her again. The outdoor showers were great for helping rinse off all the sand before going back inside. Overall great stay.

1.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Awful

Awful

Sketchy neighborhood did not feel safe. People partying all night , manager not helpful. Not a good place for family.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2021

Great experience

Great experience

My family of four thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Starfish Stays. The owners have created a comfortable and charming place that is close to a beautiful beach! Highly recommended

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2021

Condo is very nice and updated. All amenities were very clean. Owner very prompt with communications. Would recommend and would stay again.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2021

Great for our family!

Great for our family!

This was a great quiet getaway for our family! Daily walks to the private beach access and evenings around the outdoor fire pit can’t be best for relaxing!

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2021

good location, comfortable house

good location, comfortable house

close to the beach

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2021

Perfect, cozy space!

Perfect, cozy space!

My fiancé and I stayed here for one weekend, but it felt like we were there for a whole week! We felt at home the minute we arrived. The location is great whether you are looking for privacy, beach access, or close to restaurants. The kitchen is very spacious and great for cooking meals and enjoying quality time around the table. There is extra parking around the property, so we had a friend who lives in Sarasota come stay a night. Plenty of space with the two bedrooms. I highly recommend staying here, and if I am ever in the area, I will have to stay again!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2020

Great location. Excellent host. Perfect weekend.

Great location. Excellent host. Perfect weekend.

The unit was immaculate and decorated in a beachy theme. Beds are comfortable and the living area has plenty of seating. Kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to feel like you’re at home. The host, Scot, was on the property both days during our stay. He made sure we had everything we needed and helped us locate restaurants In the area. This is an excellent location close to the private beach. The unit had beach chairs, beach towels, floaties, and sand buckets. You can tell a lot of thought went into making sure the guests enjoyed their stay. Definitely will return.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2020

Great Place

Great Place

Clean, cozy & Great location within walking distance to beach. Everything was brand New. Scott the host was extremely fast in responseand super easy to work with. Clayton the house keeping guy (which unfortunately we didn’t meet til leaving last day) was very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. I’d give this place 6 stars out of 5 if I could. Will absolutely stay here again!!!

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Manasota Key?

The average price for a rental in Manasota Key is $408 per night. This rental is $51 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at NO STORM DAMAGE! DOG FRIENDLY!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is NO STORM DAMAGE! DOG FRIENDLY! pet friendly?

Yes! This apartment is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at NO STORM DAMAGE! DOG FRIENDLY!?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Outstanding(176 Ratings)

This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL.

Cottage

in Englewood

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Garden · Pool · Kitchen or Kitchenette

Are you ready to indulge in a relaxing getaway? Our Cottage in Manasota Key has everything you need for a rejuvenating stay. Treat yourself to This cottage is a 2 bedroom(s), 2 bathrooms, located in Englewood, FL.'s exceptional amenities, such as Air conditioner, Dishwasher and Internet / Wifi.

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Apartment in Manasota Key, FL

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Manasota Key, FL

Nearby attractions

NO STORM DAMAGE! DOG FRIENDLY!

Apartment in Manasota Key, FL

Reasons to book

About this apartment rental

Amenities

Map of Manasota Key, FL

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in Manasota Key?

Is parking included with this apartment?

Is there a pool at this apartment?

Is NO STORM DAMAGE! DOG FRIENDLY! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at NO STORM DAMAGE! DOG FRIENDLY!?

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