The BEACH & BAY are steps away. Semi-private fishing dock, free kayaks & bikes

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4.8

Outstanding(99 Reviews)

House in Manasota Key, FL

8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

About this house rental

Complimentary bikes and kayaks while you enjoy our PRIVATE SINGLE FAMILY HOME with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a lanai for ultra enjoyment. If you like privacy, enjoy our beach with a hammock, fire pit and fenced private backyard. Take advantage of our outside shower with hot and cold water. Our home is 120 steps to the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico; plus, we are one of the few homes with access to a semi-private dock on Lemon Bay where you can fish, enjoy the sunrise and admire nature at it's best. Great for sun worshipers and fisherman alike. Where else can you relish both the sunrise and the renouned Florida sunsets and only steps away.

Manasota Key is the second largest estuary in Florida. Enjoy the island with the bikes and kayaks provided for your pleasure. Watch the sunrise on Lemon Bay and the sunset on the Gulf of Mexico. Our home is fully renovated including new furnishings, appliances and the best stocked home on the Key. We are between the public beach (.1 mile) and Stump Pass State Park (.5 miles). Close to wonderful restaurants with live island music where you can dance the night away.

Kick back, chill out and grill. Spoil yourself with the complimentary kayaks, bicycles and all the beach toys you will need. Enjoy the most beautiful and undiscovered isle in Florida. We are dog friendly and your fur babies have a fenced yard for their protection. There are big screen smart T.V.'s in every room, high speed internet, Netflix and plenty of books and games, so make yourself at home.

If you are wild about nature, you will love the stroll to Stump Pass Park. There are 265 acres of sandy trails, boating and miles of pristine beaches. The wildlife is amazing. Artists and sun worshippers aren't the only species drawn to our little island. Our breathtaking beach is also popular with fisherman and ecotourists. It isn't unusual to be joined by a heron on your walk, see a pelican fishing as you throw out your line, or perhaps you'll come across dolphins at play. Take a walk on the wild side and watch the sea turtle nests come alive with hatchlings May 1 to October 31.

Our key is famous for shelling and finding fossilized sharks teeth as you walk the newly renourished beach. Snorkel in the clear water for sand dollars and everything tropical. Put up our umbrella because there's lots of room. We're just far enough from the public beach that you can enjoy the sunsets undisturbed.

For all you fishing enthusiasts, the area is the second largest marine estuary in the state. You will find several species in our waters. Boat to nereby Boca Grand the "Tarpon Capital of the World". The area has several boat ramps so bring your boat. We have plenty of room to park or just fish from the private dock.

Kick back, chill out and grill.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Manasota Key, FL

Nearby attractions

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary

45.7 mi

The BEACH & BAY are steps away. Semi-private fishing dock, free kayaks & bikes

4.8

Outstanding(99 Reviews)

House in Manasota Key, FL

8 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

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

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Manasota Key, FL

Nearby attractions

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Big Cat Habitat Gulf Coast Sanctuary

45.7 mi

Reviews

4.8

Outstanding(99 Reviews)

4.8

Aug 2024

This was the perfect place for our family. So close to the beach and all the needed equipment for a relaxing day. Proximity is perfect so that if we did get too hot at the beach, just an easy quick walk back. And the gear helped us found TONS of shark teeth at the beach!

4.8

Aug 2024

We loved the property! It was very nice and clean. We love the Englewood area and would definitely stay here again. Just a short walk across the street to the beach makes it a great spot!

4.8

Aug 2024

We truly enjoyed our stay at this quiet little cottage.

4.8

May 2024

The house was in the perfect location for food, beach and fun! The beach was very close and all that was needed was provided. It was the complete package. We are hoping to do it again soon if not the same time next year! Thanks for the great vacation!

4.8

Apr 2024

Wonderful house and location! Very prompt response to a few issues that occurred. Only disappointment is that it is not available for next year! Hoping they get cancellations!!

4.8

Apr 2024

We enjoyed our stay, the walk to the beach was short, the house was clean and had beach cottage vibes which made our vacation even better!

4.8

Dec 2023

The property was better than advertised. Perfect location in a quaint little beach town. The owners were great. In fact they mailed us our rapid charger that we accidentally left in the bedroom. Only negative was that the master bed was softer than I prefer.

4.8

Nov 2023

Everything we needed was provided. We enjoyed the outside shower after time at the beach.

4.8

Oct 2023

Amanda's Seahorse Cottage was sparkling clean, comfortable, and it provides everything you need inside and outside for a beach vacation. This trip was a return visit for my parents and my husband and I, and we'll definitely be back in the future. We love the house and the location!

4.8

Oct 2023

Love the place, newly renovated love the decor perfect for the beach. AC was cold for 75 degrees, loved the outdoor shower coming from the beach. Also I was surprised how comfortable the beds were, took care of our aches and pains of the day. My comment is the TV. It’s streaming and could not figure it out on how to get local channels so we didn’t see much news while there, maybe some instructions would be nice. This comment however does not take away from my overall review as we are there for the beach anyway. Will book again

4.8

Sep 2023

Great house, decor and location. Just down for a few days looking around the area for a new location to come this winter or spring. Used to spend that time at FMB until Ian hit so looking for a new get away spot and this was a great find.

4.8

Aug 2023

Everything was as stated on VRBO. Place looked recently updated and perfectly decorated. Thank you for letting us stay at your home!

4.8

Jul 2023

We had a great time.

4.8

Jul 2023

2 weeks before our June 29th-July 2nd stay i noticed a most recent review regarding the roaches. I was told that the roaches were brought in by previous guests so they have been spraying. I was assured i would be bug free, as this was a major concern for me. Upon walking in the first thing i noticed were 2 adult dead roaches in the kitchen. That night the AC went out and we spent all night in a miserable 85 degree heat inside. They did address the issue at noon the next day. As that day went on, i killed wellover TEN roaches in the kitchen.They were in the cupboards with the kitchenware, countertops and walls. I was so disgusted that I would not allow any of my family to use anything in the kitchen. We actually had to put our open chip bags in the microwave for fear of them getting into the bags. We ended up buying paper and plastic plates cups and silverware to use bc of the roaches crawling on everything. The plastic holder where their silverware is kept was filthy full of food crumbs andhair! The cupboards had crumbs which i believe kept the roaches coming back. There were dirty containers stored in the cabinets and the coffee pot was also dirty with a bug in it.I took many pictures of the disappointment. When i shared the info with the owner the only response was, we will continue to spray hope you enjoyed your stay. Well no i didnt enjoy the stay bc our family was so grossed out by it. Just so disappointing especially for the $1200 we spent renting it.We will not be back

4.8

Jun 2023

Amanda’s seahorse cottage was everything the description said it would be. If anything I would say the description pictures did not do it justice. The location was great, the property was clean, it was a very short walk across the street to the beach and the added use of the dock for sunrise was great. On the down side, we could not use the kitchen to cook meals the way we had intended. There was a major problem with roaches, especially at night. Instead of cooking the groceries we bought we ended up eating out at almost every meal. This was nice to some degree but also very expensive. When we notified the owners about the infestation of roaches they were quick to respond but the local bug company could not make it out to spray the house. They did however offer an apology for our inconvenience. They stated the house had been sprayed a week prior. We ended up going to a hardware store and buying bug spray to spray it ourselves. I believe once the bug problem is handled this will be a great choice for anyone visiting Manasota Key!

4.8

May 2023

Very much enjoyed our week just 120 steps from the beach. House was great, all the amenities needed, great lanai and outdoor grill area. Mattresses are too soft for our liking, back bathroom was hard to get hot water and water drains were slow.

4.8

Apr 2023

This venue was awesome. The home has everything anyone would need! Seriously it is as clean and complete plus a great location!

4.8

Apr 2023

Great place! Just like it shows on pictures. Very clean & everything you need for the beach only steps away.

4.8

Apr 2023

We loved this place! Great little spot in Englewood and on Manasota Key! We loved playing at the beach and found hundreds of shark teeth fossils! My older boys loved fishing at the dock in Lemon bay. We are really hoping to make it back there again next year!

4.8

Apr 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Manasota Key. The house was very well equipped and clean, in a quiet neighborhood, near the beach and restaurants. The beds were comfortable. The only issue we had with our stay was that, from the property description, we thought we would be able to put our sons family together in one bedroom, but the futon is the living room.

4.8

Apr 2023

The kayaks and bikes were what sold us on the listing and we were not disappointed at all - we loved everything about this place!! The location can’t be beat and the owners thought of everything to make us feel at home. Will definitely return.

4.8

Feb 2023

The beach is directly across the street.

4.8

Sep 2022

The moment we walked in the door we knew this was the right choice. It really was home away from home. We could honestly relax and enjoy our short time there. We appreciated the information binder with menus from local restaurants and more. We hope to take advantage of this wonderful home away from home again.

4.8

Sep 2022

Perfect vacation house. Everything you need for a day at the beach is supplied and it is a very short walk to get there. We found tons of shark teeth, over 400! The house was clean, well equipped and in a quiet neighborhood with lots of great restaurants within walking distance. We'll be back. Thank you for sharing your home!

4.8

Aug 2022

Very clean and accommodating. Within walking distance of the beach and close enough to various things to do.

4.8

Jul 2022

Wonderful!

Wonderful!

We loved our stay at Seahorse Cottage! The cottage was very clean and very well stocked! The cottage was right across the street from the beach entrance! My son loved fishing off the dock and he caught plenty of fish! Walking distance to the restaurants. Located in a perfect location of the key! We loved collecting shark teeth and the sunsets were breath taking! The best Vrbo property that we have booked! Made some great family memories and can’t wait to book again! #takemebacktothekey

4.8

Jul 2022

Perfect

Perfect

Great home. Very clean, loved the screened in porch and fenced backyard. Loved staying here.

4.8

Jun 2022

We weathered a mild hurricane but decided to leave early anyway.

4.8

Jun 2022

The place was very clean and very comfortable. My only problem was the fishing dock location was misleading. The greatest problem was the town’s policy regarding walking dogs on the beach. This policy is ridiculous.

4.8

May 2022

This location/house was great. The access to the beach, the cleanliness of the house, and the backyard/firepit were all highlights of our stay. I cannot wait to return to the area and will make this house (or the host's other location) a top choice!

4.8

May 2022

4.8

May 2022

Family with dog

Family with dog

4.8

May 2022

My wife and I stayed here for our 20th anniversary and it was perfect for us. We rode the bikes to stump pass each day. The beach across the street was great. Close to restaurants such as Lock and Key which had amazing Trigger Fish. We will be back again. Thank you!

4.8

May 2022

Fantastic stay!

Fantastic stay!

4.8

May 2022

20th Anniversary Bliss

20th Anniversary Bliss

4.8

May 2022

Beautiful beach house.

4.8

May 2022

Beach vacation

Beach vacation

Beautiful beach house.

4.8

Apr 2022

This property has all the amenities of home. It is a great location in walking distance to all restaurants and just steps to the beach. Have stayed at this property before with my husband and would definately rent again. Great Outdoor space & Privacy! Martha S

4.8

Apr 2022

Manasota Key for Rebecca’s wedding

Manasota Key for Rebecca’s wedding

Everything was perfect! Exceeded our expectations. There was absolutely nothing that we needed that was not there. Debbie was wonderful to deal with and the house was absolutely amazing! I can’t wait to return 😃

4.8

Apr 2022

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FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Manasota Key is £226 per night. This rental is £129 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The BEACH & BAY are steps away. Semi-private fishing dock, free kayaks & bikes . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The BEACH & BAY are steps away. Semi-private fishing dock, free kayaks & bikes . Enjoy the water!

Is The BEACH & BAY are steps away. Semi-private fishing dock, free kayaks & bikes pet friendly?

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

What amenities are available at The BEACH & BAY are steps away. Semi-private fishing dock, free kayaks & bikes ?

We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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Outstanding(4 Reviews)

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The BEACH & BAY are steps away. Semi-private fishing dock, free kayaks & bikes

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About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Manasota Key, FL

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FAQs

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

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is The BEACH & BAY are steps away. Semi-private fishing dock, free kayaks & bikes pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The BEACH & BAY are steps away. Semi-private fishing dock, free kayaks & bikes ?

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