Stella Marina at Castaways - Gulfview - Sunsets - Beach Access - Heated Pool
Apartment in Manasota Key, FL
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this apartment rental
Stella Marina, or "Sea Star," sits amongst miles of Manasota Key's tranquil beaches and SW Florida's gorgeous cultural coastline. In the exclusive Castaways Condominiums, Unit 22D is yours to enjoy!
This gulfview treasure is a bright top floor unit with high vaulted ceilings and spacious living areas to comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests. Newly updated and well-appointed, it features a master bedroom with comfortable King bed and private bath. The second bedroom has two cozy twin beds. Both bedrooms have flat screen TVs and new ceiling fans. The large living room with Queen sleeper accommodates additional guests. Prepare a feast in the fully-furnished kitchen, and enjoy the blue diamond quartzite countertops, new dishwasher and stove, and k-cup coffee maker, or grill-out on one of the gas grills. Complimentary Wi-Fi. Linens, beach towels, beach chairs, and umbrella are also provided.
Experience 2 Gulf of Mexico views from your private deck overlooking the heated pool. Take in the sounds of the waves while enjoying your morning coffee. Just outside your door is the path to miles of unspoiled powdery white sand beaches. Bring a towel and enjoy free morning yoga classes on the beach, 7 days a week, year-round. Take a stroll south to Stump Pass Beach State Park and be sure to watch for breaching dolphins, manatee, soaring eagles, osprey, diving pelicans and gulls as you stroll along the ocean's edge. Pick up colorful seashells, fossilized shark teeth, sand dollars, or even sea stars along the way! Enjoy local activities like kayaking, paddle-boarding, fishing, or just relax on the beach. Then return to the sunset deck to marvel at the spectacular colors.
Come experience Stella Marina for yourself. Make priceless memories as you RELAX by the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy your well-deserved break. We are sure you will return time and time again and look forward to hosting you.
This gulfview treasure is a bright top floor unit with high vaulted ceilings and spacious living areas to comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests. Newly updated and well-appointed, it features a master bedroom with comfortable King bed and private bath. The second bedroom has two cozy twin beds. Both bedrooms have flat screen TVs and new ceiling fans. The large living room with Queen sleeper accommodates additional guests. Prepare a feast in the fully-furnished kitchen, and enjoy the blue diamond quartzite countertops, new dishwasher and stove, and k-cup coffee maker, or grill-out on one of the gas grills. Complimentary Wi-Fi. Linens, beach towels, beach chairs, and umbrella are also provided.
Experience 2 Gulf of Mexico views from your private deck overlooking the heated pool. Take in the sounds of the waves while enjoying your morning coffee. Just outside your door is the path to miles of unspoiled powdery white sand beaches. Bring a towel and enjoy free morning yoga classes on the beach, 7 days a week, year-round. Take a stroll south to Stump Pass Beach State Park and be sure to watch for breaching dolphins, manatee, soaring eagles, osprey, diving pelicans and gulls as you stroll along the ocean's edge. Pick up colorful seashells, fossilized shark teeth, sand dollars, or even sea stars along the way! Enjoy local activities like kayaking, paddle-boarding, fishing, or just relax on the beach. Then return to the sunset deck to marvel at the spectacular colors.
Come experience Stella Marina for yourself. Make priceless memories as you RELAX by the Gulf of Mexico and enjoy your well-deserved break. We are sure you will return time and time again and look forward to hosting you.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Manasota Key, FL
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Reviews
10.0
Our stay was fabulous unfortunately Hurricane Ian interrupted our fabulous little vacation place on the beach! We loved this place. Perfect for a small family! Loved the pool and just steps from the beach! We loved eating breakfast on the deck looking out over the water! The condo had everything you needed :)
The owners were great at communicating with us! Since our stay got cut short, the owner came to help us get the house ready for the hurricane and check on us before we left. They even reimbursed us for two nights of our stay. We would love to come back! Highly recommend this little oasis.
10.0
Owner is very attentive and answers questions quickly. Accommodations are as described and the location is perfect for a quiet trip to the beach.
10.0
Just steps from the beach, had everything we needed! Complimentary laundry service was convenient. A handful of restaurants within walking distance. A great vacation!
10.0
My wife and I took our 4 yr old twin granddaughters to Castaways and had a beautiful couple of days. We highly recommend staying here and look forward to returning again.
10.0
Great Condo!
We enjoyed our vacation so much! This condo was the perfect size for our family. Very clean and organized. Had everything we needed for the beach and pool! We didn’t want to leave!
10.0
Beautiful Location & Property!
We really enjoyed the unit and Castaways as a whole. The location is so close to the beach and the pool is awesome! The beds were comfortable. Communication from the host and office manager were too notch. Would definitely stay here again!
10.0
Wonderful location and the owners were wonderful! Even let us check in early!
Such a wonderful experience! Property and location were perfect! Everything mostly in walking distance. The manager of the property was so nice our check in was 4pm we landed and got there at11. Was told we could check in at 12 but they let us in at 11 told us if we needed anything to let them know. Will definitely go back!!! Awesome place to stay restaurants right there are wonderful and we drive to Good Times Diner ever morning to each the food was great and only 5 minutes away. Everyone and everything was perfect!! I highly recommend this area and Castaways
10.0
fun place
Great condo, have everything there you will likely need. Great pool and beach. Walking distance to stores and restaurants. Would book here again!
10.0
Winter stay
Great location and place. Everything was as listed. Even better in person. Will recommend to others!
10.0
Quick beach access and heated pool
10.0
Perfect for our needs!
The condo was great and clean. The photos inside are accurate with even an unexpected view of the ocean given what i knew of the area and complex. No surprises and the kitchen was super stocked. Would highly recommend, thank you!
10.0
Over all great!!!!
Everything is nice and great location. Owners were always available if needed. Will stay again
10.0
Short stay Vacation
We loved our little place. Clean, affordable, lots to go in the area. The beach was gorgeous. We could not be more satisfied.
10.0
Fantastic location and Condo
Fantastic location and just what we were looking for. It comfortably sleeps 6. The condo is right on the beach with easy access to the pool as well. Although the property seemed older than I thought it would be, we were very comfortable and pleased with our stay. Would definitely rent again.
10.0
Great location
Very nice place and great location. On the beach and within walking distance to some great restaurants. Definitely on our list of places to stay again.
10.0
Ocean view Room
We had a view of the ocean from the balcony. There was an umbrella to use on the patio in the evening to enjoy the views. Kitchen was equipped with everything you needed to cook a hearty breakfast.
We walked to restaurants in the evening for dinner. They had beach towels, chairs and a beach umbrella for your use. We met the head housekeeper for the property and enjoyed speaking with her.
Thanks to the owners for letting us stay!
10.0
Worth the drive
We live in NC and have lovely beaches, but they are so different from the Gulf Coast! The water in the gulf is great for water sports, non-swimmers, and just relaxing. Truly a wonderful experience!
8.0
Perfect for small family
Let me start by saying that most people would not spend a lot of time inside at the beach. However a hurricane had other plans for us. It was the perfect size for the 3 of us. Perfect location for beach fun. Only issues we had were the living room furniture was uncomfortable. The floors were dirty. We are not inside shoe folks but had to wear them all the time because our feet would be black if not. Overall we loved our stay and would do it again.
8.0
Girl's Weekend
There were only 2 things about the condo that we would change, the living room furniture is not comfortable and is hard for people with knee problems to get up and down from. The other is the tile floors, our socks were not white after walking on them. The floors could definitely use a deep, thorough mopping. Other than that, the place was wonderful. Beds were comfortable and the back deck was enjoyable in the mornings. Nice quiet area. We would stay again.
10.0
As Promised
Great location. Everything was as listed for the property.
10.0
Great place to stay
It was perfect walk to the beach and still have a pool. Melissa was great to communicate with
10.0
Nice stay
We had a great stay. The laundry on the site is not ideal as several people left their laundry in the machines for long periods of time. But, the heated pool and short walk to the beach was great! You may want to bring a beach chair as the condo has lawn chairs. We would return, it was wonderful!
10.0
Beach Getaway
The weather was perfect and the property manager was very responsive. The beach is beautiful and sunsets something to remember.
8.0
Very nice place
Place was clean and had all accessories you would need. My only issue was bed in master bedroom was extremely soft but that’s a personal preference that some may like. Living room furniture could be updated but it was all clean and in good working order.
10.0
Great condo on the beach!
We had a great stay! The property is steps from the beach, fully stocked with towels, beach towels, chairs and umbrellas. The owner is very responsive with any questions or concerns.
10.0
Nice place to stay
Easy access to beach, Relaxing and quite place. Perfect for Families.
8.0
Great location
Accomodations were great. Steps from beach & pool. Good restaurants within walking distance. Fun shopping in areas of Both Englewood or Venice.
10.0
Great stay. Great staff.
Great stay. Great staff. This place was very clean. The staff was very attentive. There would be one thing I would change. The deck needs some type of awning. Early morning dew and if it rains everything’s soaked.
10.0
Quick beach trip
Love this area, so quiet and relaxing. Condo was nice with everything we needed. Close
To restaurant and souvenir shop. Kids enjoyed pool and beach. Would definitely go back.
8.0
Great Location!
This condo is in a great location for beach access and shark tooth hunting. While it is t the back of the complex it is a very short walk to get to the beach. Beach area is wide and not too crowded. The laundry room is very close by and free, so not having washer & dryer in unit wasn’t a big deal. Nice big deck that overlooks the pool.
10.0
Beautiful place and very affordable.
Great Beach.
10.0
We loved the area!! Beautiful beach and a great strip of restaurants and stores within walking!!
It was a nice unit. Could use new living room furniture but otherwise it had everything we needed!
10.0
Summer getaway
Great place to stay, my family and I really enjoyed it. See you next year.
10.0
Great property!
Had a great vacation on Manasota Key ! The property was clean and neat and decorated beautifully, I had no issues with anything I would stay there again and again ! The owner communicated with me at all times with any questions answered almost immediately. Also met the cleaning lady Debbie she was a sweetheart! I really don’t have anything bad to say about any aspect of this vacation. I would recommend this property to anyone. Even the weather was perfect!
10.0
Toes in the sand!
Fabulous unit, with close proximity to restaurants and the beach out your door!!! Clean and comfortable we will definitely be back!
4.0
Travelers, take photos to protect yourself
A little outdated, conflicting rules on various notes either in the room or handed to you & in need of a little more general cleaning as we had dirty sheets on one bed. The housekeeper came by the next day and apologized, saying the little sign that sits on the bed, that says don't place your luggage on the bed, was on the bed & bed was made so she didn't know it had been used. A few other things were mentioned to her but she said they don't do a deep clean every time between travelers but I don't think wiping off and emptying the toaster, or wiping lower stove drawer, or light switches are "deep cleaning". That should all be general cleaning and done every time between renters. Things went well until checkout, where we had asked for someone to do a walkthrough with us but was informed that's not how they do it. So a few hours later we receive a phone call falsely accusing of damaging a tv. Thankfully, from day one of this experience, when I received a separate contract from the homeowner only 3 days prior to our travel, requesting credit card info directly or we would not be allowed on the premises, there have been red flags. So another traveler in our party took 50+ photos of the condo after we were packed up, showing no damage on the tv's. I believe the housekeeper was retaliating for a poor rating on her sheet she left in the condo, as their photo of the tv didn't even look like the tv that was in the room they claimed. But if we HAD damaged it we would have paid for it. Notes throughout the condo of do's and don't, quartz kitchen countertop so do not set glasses on it as they may sweat and leave a stain, do not turn the thermostat below 75 degrees or if it freezes up you will be charged, however, the housekeeper had the thermostat set at 70 when we arrived, and when the office manager was informed, she stated that "she" gets hot. I'm guessing the housekeeper. The housekeeper had offered to refund the cleaning fee but I was only given our deposit back, and not the cleaning fee. And if you cannot see everything there is to see on the homeowner's page, regarding additional agreement or contract, please contact VRBO, as this is not allowed so we shouldn't have gotten a contract to sign 3 days prior to our arrival date. I'm sorry this went south as it was supposed to be a birthday celebration but as a traveler who was falsely accused and then not a word said after we sent our pictures, I hope you will thoroughly check out your next rental.
10.0
The Castaways 22D
My 2 friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 22D at The Castaways in Englewood Beach. The condo was very comfortable. There was a slight problem with the TV (apparently a previous guest hit too many buttons and we weren’t connected). The property manager called the cleaning person (Debbie) who came to the condo within a short time and corrected the problem. In addition, Debbie was very informative and helpful (and a delightful person)!
8.0
Castaway
Beautiful location. Bathrooms are small but clean. Location for beach and food great. Steps were a killer but for me the more exercise the better. Lol pool was very clean! Lots of beach toys and chairs abAilble
8.0
Great Property on the Beach
My husband, three children and I spent Christmas 2018 in this lovely condo on Manasota Key. This was our first time to Manasota Key and we loved it. We loved walking on the beach every morning and evening and being able to just pick up our bags and walk a few steps to set ourselves up for an afternoon of sand castles, swimming and beach time fun. The property manager, Debbie, was wonderful and super friendly, as was the owner. The kitchen was fully stocked with all the necessities for cooking and dining in.There are also numerous restaurants and shops nearby, as well as Venice beach just 20 minutes up the highway.
There were two things that changed this from a 5 star to a 4 star review. When staying at the beach with my family, a washer and dryer is a must since sand always comes home from the beach with us. The description made it appear that the washer and dryer was located inside this unit. However, they were located in a centrally located building that was shared with the entire complex. I prefer to have them located inside my unit so as to avoid back and forth trips in the dark. Happily, our hosts provided laundry detergent and we were able to use the washer and dryer free of charge. The second issue was the kitchen countertops. They are a lovely light blue quartz that gives a nice beach feeling to the unit. However, you cannot place anything on them for fear of damaging them and being charged several hundred dollars for repair. I ended up covering the entire countertop space with cutting boards and towels for the duration of our stay. It would have been nicer to have usable countertops in the kitchen.
Overall, we enjoyed our stay and will likely book again next year.
10.0
SO charming, clean, cute!
Absolutely loved the beachy decor, fabulous location, views of the water, walk to beach or pool in seconds! The Sand Bar which is walking distance away, has great food and live music 7 days a week!! A perfect getaway and much needed after working the whole month of October without a day off! I'm rejuvenated and can't wait to return here!
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 $71 above the average.
Is parking included with this apartment?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Stella Marina at Castaways - Gulfview - Sunsets - Beach Access - Heated Pool. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this apartment?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Stella Marina at Castaways - Gulfview - Sunsets - Beach Access - Heated Pool. Enjoy the water!
Is Stella Marina at Castaways - Gulfview - Sunsets - Beach Access - Heated Pool pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this apartment is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Stella Marina at Castaways - Gulfview - Sunsets - Beach Access - Heated Pool?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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