Island Life! King Bed Studio-Steps to beach
Cottage in Manasota Key, FL
4 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this cottage rental
Great news! We've reopened after Milton! 3 Restaurants, stores, our beach access & Stumpy's Free Ride now open! Prime Manasota Key beach location, our talented interior designer created a super cute beach studio with king bed, recently updated kitchenette, bistro dining set. Walk only 1 minute until your toes are in Gulf of Mexico at delightfully uncrowded beach! 5 walk to Stump Pass. Spa with waterfall & massage therapy jets in common area. Spot dolphins with free Kayaks. Peaceful quiet
Our fantastic housekeeper & reliable maintenance team live close by if an important issue comes up. We have a very thorough Guest Guide Binder in family room plus a cool digital guest guide (link emailed to you in advance so you can start planning your trip right away) with lots of very helpful tips.
Please be sure to review Guest Guide at arrival with your entire group to get the most out of your vacation, to review safety info/house rules & to answer most common questions. The new digital guest guide has a very cool free "AI Trip Planner" feature that we just tried out and we think you will LOVE IT! Happy vacay planning:)
Location, location, location! We offer the perfect Manasota Key location on a quiet cute island street. Low-key respectful guests only as this is a nice quiet beach community so you can sleep well. Walk in 4 different directions to stunning beach, picturesque Lemon Bay, nature wonderland of Stump Pass Park & fun island restaurants often with live music!
Bay Breeze Bungalow is part of the charming Blue Starfish Cottages with access to all amenities provided in common areas of Blue Starfish Cottages - yet is enjoys it's own separate, private interior space. (similar to a nice condo beach community)
* WELCOME! Guests have access to entire Bay Breeze Bungalow studio & all of Blue Starfish Cottages' on-site common-area amenities!
*YOUR DOOR CODE: Your front door code which works on your dates is included in your welcome info emailed to you prior to your stay. After you make reservations, be on lookout for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" - with arrival details including door code. Please check your email spam file for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" if you still aren't seeing it.
* PARKING: Important- Only 1 car parking per place -no exceptions. (neighborhood firm rule). Sorry no boats or oversized vehicles & No visitor parking - please plan to meet up with friends/relatives at area restaurants or at the public beaches which have parking lots & changing areas.
* YOUR PARKING SPOT: Bay Breeze parking spot to left of Casa Sangria located at 117 Friendship Lane. Park very carefully in left river rock parking spot right in front of the tall white fence with "Bay Breeze Parking" sign. - Then walk past ping-pong area and take a quick right onto our paver courtyard area. You will see "Bay Breeze Bungalow" entrance on your right. It is right before short white aluminum swim spa gate. Enjoy!
* NOTE: TVs typically "on" at arrival. We have friendly reminder signs up throughout the property to ensure property rule compliance & to promote a peaceful safe relaxing environment for our nice community.
** REVIEW OUR SUPER HELPFUL GUEST GUIDE TO SUPER CHARGE YOUR VACAY: Please review guest guide binder & new online GUEST GUIDE offered prior to trip - with very cool "AI Trip Planner" free feature! It's like having your own concierge! Please review Guest Guides with your group at onset of your stay as it will answer most questions & give you the best vacay experience:)
** Bringing your own car or renting a car is the most common way to get to and from Manasota Key. A free, easy bridge gets you quickly on and off beautiful Manasota Key. The south end bridge is the closest to us.
** If you prefer to not drive, you can use Uber/Lyft or Hosts can recommend a reliable airport pick up car service that our family uses. We have bike rental option in Guest Guide binder in family room.
** Stumpy's Free ride is a very popular, easy to use tip-based shuttle service to restaurants & around Manasota Key.
** Once you arrive, our nice spacious neighborhood beach is just a 2-minute quick walk! Lemon Bay only a 1-minute quick walk! Stump Pass State Beach Park is the #1 ranked local attraction & we are so lucky to be only a 5-minute walk to Stump Pass. A longer 8-minute walk to Englewood Public Beach to popular free beach yoga, 5 popular Key restaurants with live tropical music, big beach playground, reasonably priced water sports rentals - parasailing, sunset cruises etc.e
We are professional hosts with nearly two decades of caring hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews.
FREE AMENITIES GALORE!
Each of our places at Blue Starfish Cottages has a free high-speed WIFI and new Smart TV's. Beach towels, folding beach chairs, Sand toy set & all linens provided. Charcoal grills (guest to provide own charcoal).
Free use of our Laundry Room in between Casa Pina Colada at 115 Friendship Lane & Casa Sangria at 117 Friendship Lane. Free shared use of Swim Spa with waterfall and massage therapy jets in our Tropical Courtyard pool area. Free use of fun self-serve Tiki Bar area. Plenty of comfy outdoor seating, lounge chairs, patio tables with island-vibe thatched Tiki umbrellas, & tropical plants will assure you that you are now officially on Island Time! Cheers!
Free shared use of our 2 kayaks (for age 21 & up) to explore picturesque Lemon Bay. Dolphins often spotted & sometimes manatee and lots of interesting shorebirds.
Coffee lovers we've got you covered with BOTH a Keurig-style coffee maker & a traditional coffee maker plus a tea kettle & blender to whip up your favorite beach bev!
Like hotels - we supply "starter supplies" - toilet paper, folded paper towels, sample size coffee, tea, etc. to get you going -- then there's a Dollar Tree nearby or grocery stores if you want additional supplies.
We have many happy repeat guests we are proud to say. Enjoy!
Our fantastic housekeeper & reliable maintenance team live close by if an important issue comes up. We have a very thorough Guest Guide Binder in family room plus a cool digital guest guide (link emailed to you in advance so you can start planning your trip right away) with lots of very helpful tips.
Please be sure to review Guest Guide at arrival with your entire group to get the most out of your vacation, to review safety info/house rules & to answer most common questions. The new digital guest guide has a very cool free "AI Trip Planner" feature that we just tried out and we think you will LOVE IT! Happy vacay planning:)
Location, location, location! We offer the perfect Manasota Key location on a quiet cute island street. Low-key respectful guests only as this is a nice quiet beach community so you can sleep well. Walk in 4 different directions to stunning beach, picturesque Lemon Bay, nature wonderland of Stump Pass Park & fun island restaurants often with live music!
Bay Breeze Bungalow is part of the charming Blue Starfish Cottages with access to all amenities provided in common areas of Blue Starfish Cottages - yet is enjoys it's own separate, private interior space. (similar to a nice condo beach community)
* WELCOME! Guests have access to entire Bay Breeze Bungalow studio & all of Blue Starfish Cottages' on-site common-area amenities!
*YOUR DOOR CODE: Your front door code which works on your dates is included in your welcome info emailed to you prior to your stay. After you make reservations, be on lookout for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" - with arrival details including door code. Please check your email spam file for emails coming from "Beach Bound Escapes" if you still aren't seeing it.
* PARKING: Important- Only 1 car parking per place -no exceptions. (neighborhood firm rule). Sorry no boats or oversized vehicles & No visitor parking - please plan to meet up with friends/relatives at area restaurants or at the public beaches which have parking lots & changing areas.
* YOUR PARKING SPOT: Bay Breeze parking spot to left of Casa Sangria located at 117 Friendship Lane. Park very carefully in left river rock parking spot right in front of the tall white fence with "Bay Breeze Parking" sign. - Then walk past ping-pong area and take a quick right onto our paver courtyard area. You will see "Bay Breeze Bungalow" entrance on your right. It is right before short white aluminum swim spa gate. Enjoy!
* NOTE: TVs typically "on" at arrival. We have friendly reminder signs up throughout the property to ensure property rule compliance & to promote a peaceful safe relaxing environment for our nice community.
** REVIEW OUR SUPER HELPFUL GUEST GUIDE TO SUPER CHARGE YOUR VACAY: Please review guest guide binder & new online GUEST GUIDE offered prior to trip - with very cool "AI Trip Planner" free feature! It's like having your own concierge! Please review Guest Guides with your group at onset of your stay as it will answer most questions & give you the best vacay experience:)
** Bringing your own car or renting a car is the most common way to get to and from Manasota Key. A free, easy bridge gets you quickly on and off beautiful Manasota Key. The south end bridge is the closest to us.
** If you prefer to not drive, you can use Uber/Lyft or Hosts can recommend a reliable airport pick up car service that our family uses. We have bike rental option in Guest Guide binder in family room.
** Stumpy's Free ride is a very popular, easy to use tip-based shuttle service to restaurants & around Manasota Key.
** Once you arrive, our nice spacious neighborhood beach is just a 2-minute quick walk! Lemon Bay only a 1-minute quick walk! Stump Pass State Beach Park is the #1 ranked local attraction & we are so lucky to be only a 5-minute walk to Stump Pass. A longer 8-minute walk to Englewood Public Beach to popular free beach yoga, 5 popular Key restaurants with live tropical music, big beach playground, reasonably priced water sports rentals - parasailing, sunset cruises etc.e
We are professional hosts with nearly two decades of caring hospitality experience and numerous happy repeat guests with glowing reviews.
FREE AMENITIES GALORE!
Each of our places at Blue Starfish Cottages has a free high-speed WIFI and new Smart TV's. Beach towels, folding beach chairs, Sand toy set & all linens provided. Charcoal grills (guest to provide own charcoal).
Free use of our Laundry Room in between Casa Pina Colada at 115 Friendship Lane & Casa Sangria at 117 Friendship Lane. Free shared use of Swim Spa with waterfall and massage therapy jets in our Tropical Courtyard pool area. Free use of fun self-serve Tiki Bar area. Plenty of comfy outdoor seating, lounge chairs, patio tables with island-vibe thatched Tiki umbrellas, & tropical plants will assure you that you are now officially on Island Time! Cheers!
Free shared use of our 2 kayaks (for age 21 & up) to explore picturesque Lemon Bay. Dolphins often spotted & sometimes manatee and lots of interesting shorebirds.
Coffee lovers we've got you covered with BOTH a Keurig-style coffee maker & a traditional coffee maker plus a tea kettle & blender to whip up your favorite beach bev!
Like hotels - we supply "starter supplies" - toilet paper, folded paper towels, sample size coffee, tea, etc. to get you going -- then there's a Dollar Tree nearby or grocery stores if you want additional supplies.
We have many happy repeat guests we are proud to say. Enjoy!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Manasota Key, FL
££££
Reviews
5.0
Location of this property is superb. The pictures make it look a little bigger than it is but it is a lovely place to stay. Walkable to a couple great restaurants/bars. Easy 3 minute walk to one of the best beaches in Florida. I have to say, the only criticism I have is the parking spot is a little small. Other wise an amazing 5 star stay. Would go again in a heartbeat
5.0
We enjoyed ourselves and relaxed. Very clean and met all our needs
5.0
Great little efficiency. Has everything you need and more. Great little touches throughout including a very nice welcome basket!
5.0
Great location, great price - close to beach and restaurants
5.0
Close to the beach and everything was so clean and quiet. Will he back
5.0
Cute
Quaint
Clean
Great Location
Comfy bed
Walk to the beach
We would stay again
5.0
As expected. Very clean, but a bit of a musty smell. Would be nice if there were longer hours to use common spaces--9 pm seems more reasonable, especially in the winter. Access to the beach and beach gear were great.
5.0
The location was fantastic! The beach was a quick, block and a half walk away. Beach chairs, towels, and other items were available. We loved having access to kayaks and paddling in Lemon Bay. The studio was clean and well appointed. Many starter items, a bottle of wine, and other goodies were there to welcome us. Communication was easy with the owners. The only complaint I had was that the “posh” bed was not to our liking. Please keep in mind that this is very subjective. Others may love the bed, we did not.
5.0
The beach is steps away.
5.0
Comfortable and welcoming. Tray of good quality offerings. All amenities we could need were provided.
5.0
Loved this property. Very well taken care of and great host. Would recommend!
4.0
My husband and I needed a quick get away, we had stayed in Manasota Key in August and with it only being an hour and a half away from us it's a perfect place to go. Had great communication with the host prior to booking. The low fees are what led me to pick this place. Other listings may have said they were $10 more a night but the fees were outrageous! We loved the convenience of an easy walk to the beach.
I will say I don't normally book places like this was but pleasantly surprised with the decor and the mattress was very comfortable. I definitely recommend for couples only or friends renting out multiple units because it is a tight knit of rooms. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of not hearing kids, babies or teens (sounds bad I know but we just lost our 5 month old this year hence the get away)
The only thing I would say I noticed was there were multiple dehumidifier's in the room that filled up with water twice in our 2 night stay. Very humid and stagnant air when not on, however they were already aware of the issue and the dehumidifier's helped when they were working so I didn't even bring it up to the hosts. As a Floridian myself who knows this area, I know they were hit hard from hurricane Ian and still working on rebuilding the area so I assumed it's from that. Over all I would recommend as an affordable get a way!
5.0
We love these units.... they are so clean, comfy and stocked for every visit. We wouldn't pick any other place. We love how close these units are to the beach... quiet neighborhood.... perfect. We love the little pool, it's a perfect place to relax after a long day at the beach or exploring. Always our first choice for a stay on the island!! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!
4.0
Parking was alot to be desired! Other renter parked in our spot!Wish you provided a blow dryer! I forgot mine! Pool was nice and i loved it! I am a housekeeper and it was clean as a whistle!
5.0
Very nice
5.0
This is our second year going to Manasota Key, and it did not disappoint! Our location was amazing: just a minute walk across the street to the beach, and free kayak use were our two favorite perks. The property was very quiet, and our studio had everything we needed. It was very cozy, perfect for a couple or a couple of besties! I would definitely stay here again!
4.0
Truly a beach bungalow experience and well worth it. The location is perfect--a block to the bay & a block to a beach, we walked or took our bikes everywhere and didn't move the car for 3 full days! The place is stocked with lots of considerate amenities & better than a hotel--just be prepared for some humidity in the room despite their excellent attempts to reduce it and lot of signs around with rules/regulations (but I think they need to do that because of the residential area where it's located)--really not a big deal.
5.0
This property is really perfect! Wish we had longer to stay and will definitely come back! Steps to water on either side. Don’t miss the sunsets on the beach to the west. To the east, Lemon Bay is just down the road. Be sure to notice the amazing garden 2 houses down the road - clearly a labor of love! Easy access to restaurants and activities, but still super quiet - the perfect balance. The furnishings and decorations in the Bay Breeze Bungalow are very comfortable and classy. The property is top notch!
3.0
The unit was clean, and would be a great place to stay if you only used this to sleep there. The no guest policy and no outside area,s to enjoy the after sunset curfew and parking along with the to close in proximity to other units. The unit was very clean but the craftsmanship of the interior was lacking. although the location was good.
Thank You
5.0
Very happy with everything!! Awesome location, clean & cute decor!!
5.0
We enjoyed our time here in town, about a 5-10 minute walk to the restaurants. We didn’t get a chance to use the kayaks but had a fun day on a boat rental. The bed is a foam mattress and very soft but that doesn’t always work for everyone. Everything we needed was in the rental. The pool was small and it was a bummer it closed at sunset but no big deal.
5.0
We had a great trip! Location was fabulous, right at the beach on one side and intracoastal on the other. Great food nearby as well as shopping. We will definitely refer others and return ourselves!!
5.0
Adorable and inviting! Great location! We had a great time!
5.0
Great host and location . Very clean and had everything needed.
4.0
Decent gig. Was as advertised and the bungalow is fine. Our only knock is the lack of AC and the fan didn’t work. Good beach equipment was a plus and needed. Just two small “college” refrigerators with little freezers. I would stay again
5.0
My stay was wonderful. As a single female traveler, I felt safe. The location is wonderful. You can walk to beach and restaurants. They provide all the necessary amenities for a beach retreat.
5.0
Everything was as described and expected. The location was great being a walk down the street to the beach while not paying an excessive amount to be on the beach. So happy to have found this place after Hurricane Ian as so many others were not in usable condition.
5.0
Great little property close to everything! can't wait to come back!
5.0
This place is a gem and so is Manasota Key! We had an amazing weekend and had everything we needed. We were able to kayak and get to the beach easily, the location was nothing short of perfection and we would absolutely stay here again!
5.0
Great place to stay!!!
The studio bungalo is so cute!! Decorated so nice! The bed is unbelievably comfortable! We had such a great time! Amy had all the information that we needed right at our fingertips as soon as we arrived. The beach is just steps away and is so beautiful!! What a great stay! We will be back!
5.0
Great place!
The bungalow was exactly as described. The location was perfect to the beach and great restaurants that were all in walking distance. The bed was so comfortable!! Would definitely stay again!!
4.0
Sweet little place!
Exactly as shown, great communicators! The process was easy and they were very easy to work with! Had a nice little welcome tray to greet us too! Bed was SO comfortable! Keep in mind it is a studio, and a smaller bathroom, the spa pool was fun and they had great beach chairs etc! Would stay again!!!
5.0
Great location!
Great location by beach and bay. Very peaceful, quiet getaway. Place was very comfortable and clean. My husband and I enjoyed all the local bars and restaurants as well.
5.0
Vacation at Manasota key
We had a excellent stay at the beach bungalow. Very clean and just minutes from the beach . Would definitely stay there again.
5.0
Loved the location!!
Beach that is 1 minute away was amazing! Will be back for sure!
5.0
Perfect little getaway
We needed a short stay at the beach and this suited us perfectly. A very short walk to the beach and this little studio apartment was just right. It was so clean and comfortable with everything that we needed for our trip. A lovely little spa pool to relax in, plenty of chairs and it was quiet and peaceful. We were close to some very nice restaurants and a short drive to a good variety of stores. We did not have se the kayaks or the grill, but they were a nice addition to the property. The beach had lots of shells and some beautiful sunsets. We would gladly stay here in the future.
5.0
Loved it..will be back!
Would do it again and again and again.
5.0
They thought of all the details
The space was meticulously clean, beautifully decorated and had everything we needed
5.0
Best surprise find in the heart of Manasota Key
All my husband and I wanted was a quiet getaway to the beach and this stay did not disappoint! Super clean and the owners thought of everything! Bed is super comfortable and just the best getaway. The beach is a 2-minute walk away and amazing restaurants just a 10 minute walk away! We used the kayaks to go out on the water and came close and personal with the dolphins in the bay! Highlight of our trip!
5.0
Great location
The property is close to so many things.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Manasota Key?
The average price for a rental in Manasota Key is £226 per night. This rental is £24 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Island Life! King Bed Studio-Steps to beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Island Life! King Bed Studio-Steps to beach. Enjoy the water!
Is Island Life! King Bed Studio-Steps to beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Island Life! King Bed Studio-Steps to beach?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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